2015-2025 BMW M3 4 Door Controls User Manual

MY CAR USER MANUAL

Controls for Your BMW M3 4 Door Sixth Generation (2015-2025)

Controls  
Opening and closing  
Opening and closing  
Overview  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
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Unlocking  
Locking  
Remote control/key  
Opening the trunk lid  
Panic mode  
General information  
The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐  
trols with integrated key.  
Integrated key  
Every remote control holds a replaceable bat‐  
tery.  
You may set the key functions depending on  
the optional features and country-specific ver‐  
sion. For Settings, refer to page 43.  
The vehicle stores personal settings for every  
remote control. Personal Profile, refer to  
page 35.  
The remote controls hold information on re‐  
quired maintenance. Service data in the re‐  
mote control, refer to page 188  
Press button, arrow 1, and remove the key, ar‐  
row 2.  
The integrated key fits the following locks:  
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Driver's door.  
Glove compartment on the front passenger  
side.  
The front passenger glove compartment con‐  
tains a switch for separately securing the trunk  
lid, refer to page 41.  
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Interference of radio transmission by  
charger while charging items such as mo‐  
bile devices in the vehicle.  
Replacing the battery  
A Check Control message is displayed if an at‐  
tempt is made to switch on the ignition or start  
the engine.  
Starting the engine with emergency  
detection of the remote control  
1. Remove integrated key from remote con‐  
trol.  
2. Push in the catch with the key, arrow 1.  
3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐  
ment, arrow 2.  
4. Insert a battery of the same type with the  
positive side facing up.  
5. Press the cover closed.  
M double-clutch transmission: if a correspond‐  
ing Check Control message appears, hold the  
remote control, as shown, against the marked  
area on the steering column and press the  
Start/Stop button within 10 seconds while  
pressing the brake.  
Take the used battery to a recycling  
center or to your service center.  
New remote controls  
New remote controls are available from the  
service center.  
Manual transmission: if a corresponding Check  
Control message appears, hold the remote  
control, as shown, against the marked area on  
the steering column and press the Start/Stop  
button within 10 seconds while pressing the  
clutch pedal.  
Loss of the remote controls  
Lost remote controls can be disabled by your  
service center.  
If the remote control is not recognized: slightly  
change the height position of the remote con‐  
trol and repeat the procedure.  
Emergency detection of remote  
control  
It is possible to switch on the ignition or start  
the engine in situations such as the following:  
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Interference of radio transmission to re‐  
mote control by external sources e.g., by  
radio masts.  
Personal Profile  
The concept  
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Empty battery in remote control.  
Personal Profile provides three profiles, using  
which personal vehicle settings can be stored.  
Every remote control has one of these profiles  
assigned.  
Interference from radio transmissions  
through mobile devices in close proximity  
to remote control.  
If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote con‐  
trol, the assigned personal profile will be acti‐  
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vated. All settings stored in the profile are au‐  
tomatically applied.  
Profile management  
Opening profiles  
Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐  
ferent profile may be activated.  
If several drivers use their own remote control,  
the vehicle will adjust the personal settings  
during unlocking. These settings are also re‐  
stored, if the vehicle has been used in the  
meantime by a person with a different remote  
control.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Profiles"  
3. Select a profile.  
Changes to the settings are automatically  
saved in the personal profile.  
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All settings stored in the called-up profile  
are automatically applied.  
Three personal profiles and a guest profile can  
be created.  
The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐  
mote control being used at the time.  
Adjusting  
If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐  
ent remote control, this profile will apply to  
both remote controls. It cannot be differen‐  
tiated anymore between the settings for  
the two remote controls.  
The settings for the following systems and  
functions are saved in the active profile. The  
scope of storable settings is country- and  
equipment-dependable.  
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Unlocking and locking.  
Lights.  
Renaming profiles  
A personal name can be assigned to every pro‐  
file to avoid confusion between the profiles.  
Climate control.  
Radio.  
1. "Settings"  
Instrument cluster.  
Programmable memory buttons.  
Volumes, tone.  
2. "Profiles"  
3. "Options"  
4. "Rename current profile"  
Control Display.  
Navigation.  
Resetting profiles  
The settings of the active profile are reset to  
their default values.  
Park Distance Control PDC.  
Rearview camera  
Side View.  
1. "Settings"  
Head-up Display.  
M Drive: configurations.  
2. "Profiles"  
3. "Options"  
Driver's seat position, exterior mirror posi‐  
tion, steering wheel position.  
4. "Reset current profile"  
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Cruise control.  
Exporting profiles  
Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐  
ported.  
Intelligent Safety.  
Active Blind Spot Detection.  
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving  
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle  
to a workshop, e.g. Profiles can be taken to an‐  
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other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐  
file function.  
Display profile list during start  
The profile list can be displayed during each  
start to select the desired profile.  
The following export options are available:  
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Via BMW Online.  
1. "Settings"  
Via the USB port to a USB device.  
2. "Profiles"  
Popular file systems for USB devices are  
supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the rec‐  
ommended formats for profile export.  
Other formats may not support the export.  
3. "Options"  
4. "Display user list at startup"  
1. "Settings"  
Using the remote control  
2. "Profiles"  
Note  
3. "Export profile"  
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"  
USB interface: "USB device"  
Take the remote control with you  
People or animals left unattended in a  
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐  
side. Always take the remote control with you  
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle  
can then be opened from the outside.◀  
Importing profiles  
Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be  
imported via BMW Online.  
Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐  
ported via the USB interface.  
Unlocking  
Press button on the remote control.  
Existing settings are overwritten with the im‐  
ported profile.  
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All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap  
are being unlocked.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Profiles"  
Interior lamps and courtesy lamps are acti‐  
vated. This function is not available, if the  
interior lamps were switched off manually.  
3. "Import profile"  
4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"  
USB interface: "USB device"  
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The welcome lamps are switched on, if this  
function was activated.  
Using the guest profile  
Exterior mirrors folded through convenient  
closing are folded open.  
The guest profile is for individual settings that  
are saved in none of the three personal pro‐  
files.  
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.  
For Settings, refer to page 43.  
This can be useful for drivers who are using  
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their  
own profile.  
The alarm system, refer to page 44, is dis‐  
armed.  
Convenient opening  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Profiles"  
3. "Guest"  
Press and hold this button on the re‐  
mote control after unlocking.  
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not  
assigned to the current remote control.  
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The windows and the glass sunroof are  
opened, as long as the button on the remote  
control is pressed.  
The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether the  
vehicle was previously locked or unlocked.  
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and  
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available  
before opening.  
Locking  
Locking from the outside  
Depending on the features and the country  
version, it is also possible to have door un‐  
locked. Create the settings, refer to page 43.  
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside  
with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐  
not be unlocked from inside without special  
knowledge.◀  
If the doors were not unlocked, the trunk lid is  
locked again as soon as it closes.  
The driver's door must be closed.  
Press button on the remote control.  
Do not place the remote control in the  
cargo area  
Take the remote control with you and do not  
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐  
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when  
the trunk lid is closed.◀  
All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap are  
being locked.  
The alarm system, refer to page 44, is armed.  
Malfunction  
Switching on interior lights and  
courtesy lights  
Remote control detection by the vehicle can  
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐  
lowing circumstances:  
Press button on the remote control with  
the vehicle locked.  
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The battery of the remote control is dis‐  
charged. Replace the battery, refer to  
page 35.  
This function is not available, if the interior  
lamps were switched off manually.  
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Interference of the radio connection from  
transmission towers or other equipment  
with high transmit power.  
If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐  
onds after vehicle was locked, the interior mo‐  
tion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-  
theft warning system, refer to page 45, are  
turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐  
fore pressing the button again.  
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Shielding of the remote control due to  
metal objects.  
Interference of the radio connection from  
mobile phones or other electronic devices  
in direct proximity.  
Panic mode  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find  
yourself in a dangerous situation.  
Do not transport the remote control together  
with metal objects or electronic devices.  
Press button on the remote control for  
at least 3 seconds.  
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also  
be unlocked and locked from the outside with‐  
out remote control, refer to page 39.  
To reel off the alarm: press any button.  
For US owners only  
Opening the trunk lid  
The transmitter and receiver units comply with  
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication  
Press button on the remote control for  
approx. 1 second.  
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Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐  
erned by the following:  
FCC ID:  
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LX8766S.  
LX8766E.  
LX8CAS.  
LX8CAS2.  
MYTCAS4.  
Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door  
lock using the integrated key, refer to page 34.  
The other doors must be unlocked or locked  
from the inside.  
Compliance statement:  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions:  
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This device may not cause harmful inter‐  
ference, and  
Alarm system  
The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle is  
locked with the integrated key.  
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this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
The alarm system is triggered when the door is  
opened, if the vehicle was unlocked via the  
door lock.  
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to  
these devices could void the user's authority to  
operate this equipment.  
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle  
with the remote control or switch on the igni‐  
tion, if needed, through emergency detection  
of the remote control, refer to page 35.  
Without remote control  
From the inside  
From the outside  
Locking from the outside  
Unlocking and locking  
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside  
with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐  
not be unlocked from inside without special  
knowledge.◀  
Remove the key before pulling the door  
handle  
Before pulling the outside door handle, remove  
the key to avoid damaging the paintwork and  
the key.◀  
Pressing the central locking system button  
locks or unlocks the vehicle with the front  
doors closed.  
The vehicle is not secured against theft when  
locking.  
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.  
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In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is  
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning  
system and interior lights come on.  
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Press button on the remote con‐  
trol for approx. 1 second.  
As the case may be, the doors are also un‐  
locked. Unlocking with the remote control,  
refer to page 38.  
Unlocking and opening  
The trunk lid opens.  
Opening from the inside  
With the vehicle is stationary, press  
the button in the driver's footwell.  
The trunk lid opens.  
Closing  
Hints  
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Press the central locking system button to  
unlock the doors together, and then pull  
the door handle above the armrest.  
Keep the closing path clear  
On the door to be opened, pull the door  
handle twice: the first time unlocks the  
door, the second time opens it. The other  
doors remain locked.  
Make sure that the closing path of the  
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐  
sult.◀  
Do not place the remote control in the  
cargo area  
Trunk lid  
Take the remote control with you and do not  
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐  
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when  
the trunk lid is closed.◀  
Opening  
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and  
up.  
Closing  
Ensure that adequate clearance is available  
before opening.  
Opening from the outside  
Recessed grips in the interior trim of the trunk  
lid make it easier to pull down the lid.  
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Press button on the trunk lid.  
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Comfort Access supports the following func‐  
tions:  
Locking separately  
The trunk lid can be locked separately with the  
switch in the glove compartment. If the glove  
compartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot be  
opened.  
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Unlocking/locking of the vehicle.  
Convenient closing.  
Open the trunk lid individually.  
Open trunk lid with no-touch activation.  
Start the engine.  
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Trunk lid secured, arrow 1.  
Trunk lid not secured, ar‐  
row 2.  
Functional requirements  
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There are no external sources of interfer‐  
ence nearby.  
Slide the switch into the arrow 1 position. This  
secures the trunk lid and disconnects it from  
the central locking system.  
To lock the vehicle, the remote control  
must be located outside of the vehicle.  
This is beneficial when the vehicle is parked  
using valet service. The infrared remote con‐  
trol can be handed out without the key.  
The next unlocking and locking cycle is not  
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.  
The engine can only be started if the re‐  
mote control is in the vehicle.  
Emergency unlocking  
Unlocking  
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.  
The trunk lid unlocks.  
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front  
passenger door completely, arrow.  
This corresponds with pressing the button on  
the remote control.  
Comfort Access  
The concept  
The vehicle can be accessed without activat‐  
ing the remote control.  
All you need to do is to have the remote con‐  
trol with you, such as in your pants pocket.  
The vehicle automatically detects the remote  
control when it is in close proximity or in the  
car's interior.  
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In addition to locking, the windows and the  
glass sunroof close and the exterior mirrors  
fold in.  
Locking  
Separately unlocking the trunk lid  
Press button on the exterior of the trunk lid.  
This corresponds to pressing  
mote control button.  
the re‐  
The situation of the doors does not change.  
Do not place the remote control in the  
cargo area  
Touch the surface on the door handle of the  
driver's or front passenger door, arrow, with  
your finger for approx. 1 second without grasp‐  
ing the door handle.  
Take the remote control with you and do not  
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐  
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when  
the trunk lid is closed.◀  
This corresponds with pressing the button on  
the remote control.  
To save battery power, ensure that the ignition  
and all electronic systems and/or power con‐  
sumers are turned off before locking the vehi‐  
cle.  
Opening trunk lid with no-touch  
activation  
The trunk lid can be opened with no-touch ac‐  
tivation using the remote control you are carry‐  
ing. Two sensors detect a forward-directed  
foot motion in the center of the area at the rear  
of the car and the trunk lid opens.  
Convenient closing  
Monitor closing  
Monitor closing to ensure that no one  
becomes trapped.◀  
Foot movement to be carried out  
Do not touch vehicle  
With the foot motion, make sure there is  
steady stance and do not touch the vehicle;  
otherwise, there is a danger of injury, e. g. from  
hot exhaust system parts.◀  
1. Place in the center behind the vehicle,  
about an arm's length from the vehicle rear.  
2. Move a foot in the direction of travel as far  
under the vehicle as possible and immedi‐  
ately pull it back. With this movement, the  
Touch the surface on the door handle of the  
driver's or front passenger door, arrow, with  
your finger and hold it there without grasping  
the door handle.  
This corresponds to pressing and holding  
the remote control button.  
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leg must pass through the ranges of both  
sensors.  
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Shielding of the remote control due to  
metal objects.  
Interference of the radio connection from  
mobile phones or other electronic devices  
in direct proximity.  
Do not transport the remote control together  
with metal objects or electronic devices.  
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock  
the vehicle using the buttons of the remote  
control or using the integrated key, refer to  
page 39.  
Opening  
Perform the foot movement described earlier.  
Adjusting  
Before the opening, the hazard warning sys‐  
tem flashes.  
Unlocking  
The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐  
fer to page 35.  
The trunk lid opens, regardless of whether it  
was previously locked or unlocked.  
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and  
up. Ensure that adequate clearance is available  
before opening.  
Doors  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Doors/key"  
Preventing inadvertent opening  
3.  
Select the symbol.  
In situations where the trunk lid is not to  
be opened with no-touch activation, ensure  
that the remote control is located beyond the  
range of the sensor, at least 5 ft/1.50 m from  
the rear of the car.  
4. Select the desired function:  
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"Driver's door only"  
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler  
flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐  
locks the entire vehicle.  
Otherwise, the trunk lid may be opened inad‐  
vertently, for example by an unintentional or  
misinterpreted movement of the foot.◀  
"All doors"  
The entire vehicle is unlocked.  
Malfunction  
Trunk lid  
Remote control detection by the vehicle can  
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐  
lowing circumstances:  
Depending on optional features and country  
version, this setting is not offered in some  
cases.  
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The battery of the remote control is dis‐  
charged. Replace the battery, refer to  
page 35.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Doors/key"  
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Interference of the radio connection from  
transmission towers or other equipment  
with high transmit power.  
3.  
Select the symbol.  
4. Select the desired function:  
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"Tailgate"  
The trunk lid is opened.  
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"Tailgate + door(s)"  
objects damaged when the seat is moved  
back.◀  
The trunk lid is opened and the doors  
are unlocked.  
The adjustment procedure is interrupted:  
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When a seat position switch is pressed.  
Confirmation signals from the vehicle  
The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐  
fer to page 35.  
When a button of the seat and mirror mem‐  
ory is pressed.  
1. "Settings"  
Activating the setting  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Doors/key"  
3. Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐  
mation signals.  
2. "Doors/key"  
3. "Last seat position autom."  
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"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"  
"Flash when lock/unlock"  
Alarm system  
Automatic locking  
The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐  
fer to page 35.  
The concept  
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm  
system responds to:  
1. "Settings"  
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Opening a door, the hood or the trunk lid.  
Movements in the interior.  
2. "Doors/key"  
3. Select the desired function:  
Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐  
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing  
the car.  
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"Lock if no door is opened"  
The vehicle locks automatically after a  
short period of time if no door is  
opened.  
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Disconnected battery voltage.  
The alarm system briefly signals tampering:  
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"Lock after start driving"  
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By sounding an acoustic alarm.  
The vehicle locks automatically after  
you drive off.  
By switching on the hazard warning sys‐  
tem.  
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By flashing the daytime running lights.  
Retrieving the seat and mirror settings  
The driver's seat and exterior mirror positions  
used last are stored for the remote control cur‐  
rently in use.  
Arming and disarming the alarm  
system  
When you unlock or lock the vehicle, either  
with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐  
cess, the alarm system is disarmed or armed at  
the same time.  
When the vehicle is unlocked, these positions  
are automatically retrieved if this function was  
activated.  
Pinch hazard when moving back the seat  
Door lock and armed alarm system  
If this function is used, first make sure  
that the footwell behind the driver's seat is  
empty. Otherwise, people might get injured or  
The alarm system is triggered when the door is  
opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the  
door lock.  
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The indicator lamp flashes after unlocking  
until the engine ignition is switched on, but  
no longer than approx. 5 minutes:  
Trunk lid and armed alarm system  
The trunk lid can be opened even when the  
alarm system is armed.  
An alarm has been triggered.  
After the trunk lid is closed, it is locked and  
monitored again when the doors are locked.  
The hazard warning system flashes once.  
Tilt alarm sensor  
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.  
Panic mode  
You can trigger the alarm system if you find  
yourself in a dangerous situation.  
The alarm system responds in situations such  
as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is  
towed.  
Press button on the remote control for  
at least 3 seconds.  
Interior motion sensor  
The windows and glass sunroof must be  
closed for the system to function properly.  
To switch off the alarm: press any button.  
Indicator lamp on the interior rearview  
mirror  
Avoiding unintentional alarms  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐  
sor can be switched off together, such as in  
the following situations:  
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In automatic car washes.  
In duplex garages.  
During transport on trains carrying vehi‐  
cles, at sea or on a trailer.  
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With animals in the vehicle.  
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The indicator lamp flashes briefly every  
2 seconds:  
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and  
interior motion sensor  
The system is armed.  
Press the remote control button again  
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle  
is locked.  
The indicator lamp flashes after locking:  
The doors, hood or trunk lid is not closed  
properly, but the rest of the vehicle is se‐  
cured.  
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐  
onds and then continues to flash.  
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐  
sor are turned off, until the vehicle is locked  
again.  
After 10 seconds, the indicator lamp  
flashes continuously. Interior motion sen‐  
sor and tilt alarm sensor are not active.  
When the still open access is closed, inte‐  
rior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor will  
be switched on.  
Switching off the alarm  
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Unlock vehicle with the remote control or  
switch on the ignition, if needed through  
emergency detection of remote control, re‐  
fer to page 35.  
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The indicator lamp goes out after unlock‐  
ing:  
The vehicle has not been tampered with.  
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With Comfort Access: if you are carrying  
the remote control on your person, grasp  
the driver side or front passenger side door  
handle completely.  
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Pull the switch to the resistance  
point.  
The window closes while the switch is  
held.  
Pull the switch beyond the resistance  
point.  
Power windows  
Hint  
The window closes automatically. Pulling  
again stops the motion.  
Take the remote control with you  
See also: closing by means of Comfort Access,  
refer to page 41.  
Take the remote control with you when  
leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐  
not operate the power windows and injure  
themselves.◀  
Pinch protection system  
Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐  
tection  
Even with the pinch protection system, check  
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐  
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain  
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀  
No window accessories  
Do not install any accessories in the win‐  
dow's range of movement; otherwise, the  
pinch protection system will be impaired.◀  
Opening  
If closing force exceeds a specific margin as a  
window closes, closing is interrupted.  
▷
Press the button to the resistance  
point.  
The window reopens slightly.  
The window opens while the switch is held.  
Closing without the pinch protection  
system  
▷
Press the switch beyond the resist‐  
ance point.  
Keep the closing path clear  
The window opens automatically. Pressing  
the switch again stopse the motion.  
Monitor closing and make sure that the  
closing path of the window is clear; otherwise,  
injuries may result.◀  
See also: Convenient opening, refer to  
page 37, via remote control.  
E.g. danger from the outside or ice might pre‐  
vent window from closing properly - proceed  
as follows:  
Closing  
Keep the closing path clear  
1. Pull the reel past the resistance point and  
hold it there.  
Monitor closing and make sure that the  
closing path of the window is clear; otherwise,  
injuries may result.◀  
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Controls  
The pinch protection is limited and the  
window reopens slightly if the closing force  
exceeds a certain margin.  
Extending or retracting roller sunblind  
for rear window  
Press button.  
2. Pull the reel past the resistance point again  
within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.  
Roller sunblinds for the rear side  
windows  
The window closes without jam protection.  
Safety switch  
Pull out the roller sunblind at the loop and hook  
it onto the bracket.  
General information  
Do not open the window while the roller  
sunblind is tilted  
The safety switch in the driver's door can be  
used to prevent children, e.g., from opening  
and closing the rear windows using the  
switches in the rear.  
Do not open the window while the roller sun‐  
blind is tilted; otherwise, there is a risk of dam‐  
age at high speeds that may result in personal  
injury.◀  
Switching on and off  
Press button.  
The LED lights up if the safety func‐  
tion is switched on.  
Glass sunroof, powered  
General information  
The glass sunroof is operational when the igni‐  
tion is switched on.  
Safety switch for rear operation  
Press the safety switch when transport‐  
ing children in the rear; otherwise, injury may  
result if the windows are closed without super‐  
vision.◀  
Keep the closing path clear  
Monitor closing and make sure that the  
closing path of the glass sunroof is clear; oth‐  
erwise, injuries may result.◀  
Roller sunblinds  
Take the remote control with you  
Take the remote control with you when  
leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐  
not operate the glass sunroof and injure them‐  
selves.◀  
Roller sunblind for rear window  
General information  
If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐  
blind for the rear window after having activated  
it a number of times in a row, the system is  
blocked for a limited time to prevent overheat‐  
ing. Let the system cool.  
The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot  
be moved at low interior temperatures.  
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Opening and closing  
Tilting the glass sunroof  
Pinch protection system  
If the closing force when closing the glass sun‐  
roof exceeds a certain value, the closing move‐  
ment is stopped, beginning at approximately  
the middle of the opening in the roof, or from  
the tilted position during closing.  
Push switch briefly upward.  
▷
The closed glass sunroof is  
tilted.  
▷
The opened glass sunroof  
closes until it is in its tilted  
position. The sliding visor  
does not move.  
The glass sunroof reopens slightly.  
Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐  
tection  
Despite the pinch protection system, check  
that the glass sunroof's closing path is clear;  
otherwise, the closing action may not be inter‐  
rupted in certain extreme situations, such as  
when thin objects are present.◀  
Opening/closing the glass sunroof and  
sliding visor together  
▷
Press the reel in the desired  
direction to the resistance  
point and hold it there.  
Glass sunroof and sliding vi‐  
sor open together as long as  
the reel is held down.  
Closing from the open position  
without pinch protection  
E. g. if there is an external danger, proceed as  
follows:  
The glass sunroof closes as  
long as the reel is held  
down. The sliding visor can  
be manually closed.  
1. Press the reel forward beyond the resist‐  
ance point and hold.  
The pinch protection is limited and the  
glass sunroof reopens slightly if the closing  
force exceeds a certain margin.  
▷
Press the reel in the desired direction past  
the resistance point.  
The glass sunroof and sliding visor open  
automatically.  
2. Press the reel forward again beyond the re‐  
sistance point and hold until the glass sun‐  
roof closes without jam protection. Make  
sure that the closing area is clear.  
The glass sunroof closes automatically.  
The sliding visor can be manually closed.  
Pressing the reel upward stops the motion.  
Closing from the raised position  
without pinch protection  
If there is an external danger, push the reel for‐  
ward past the resistance point and hold it.  
Additional options:  
▷
Convenient opening, refer to page 37, via  
the remote control.  
▷
Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer  
to page 41.  
The glass sunroof closes without jam protec‐  
tion.  
Comfort position  
Initializing after a power failure  
If the glass sunroof is not automatically com‐  
pletely opened, the comfort position has been  
attained. In this position the wind noises in the  
interior are the least.  
After a power failure during the opening or  
closing process, the glass sunroof can only be  
operated to a limited extent.  
If desired, continue the movement by pressing  
the reel.  
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Controls  
Initializing the system  
The system can be initialized when the vehicle  
is stationary and the engine is running.  
During the initialization, the glass sunroof  
closes without jam protection.  
Keep the closing path clear  
Monitor closing and make sure that the  
closing path of the glass sunroof is clear; oth‐  
erwise, injuries may result.◀  
Press the reel up and hold it until  
the initialization is complete:  
▷
Initialization begins within  
15 seconds and is com‐  
pleted when the glass sun‐  
roof is completely closed.  
▷
The glass sunroof closes without jam pro‐  
tection.  
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Adjusting  
Adjusting  
Keep the movement area unobstructed  
Vehicle features and options  
When changing the seat position, keep  
the seat's area of movement unobstructed;  
otherwise, people might get injured or objects  
damaged.◀  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
Manually adjustable seats  
At a glance  
Sitting safely  
The ideal seating position can make a vital  
contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.  
The seating position plays an important role in  
an accident in combination with:  
▷
▷
▷
Safety belts, refer to page 53.  
Head restraints, refer to page 54.  
Airbags, refer to page 98.  
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2
3
4
5
6
Forward/backward  
Seat tilt  
Backrest width  
Lumbar support  
Height  
Seats  
Backrest tilt  
Hints  
Do not adjust the seat while driving  
Forward/backward  
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driv‐  
ing, or the seat could respond with unexpected  
movement and the ensuing loss of vehicle  
control could lead to an accident.◀  
Do not incline the backrest too far to the  
rear  
Do not incline the backrest too far to the rear  
while driving, or there is a risk of slipping under  
the safety belt in the event of an accident. This  
would eliminate the protection normally pro‐  
vided by the belt.◀  
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desired  
direction.  
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Controls  
After releasing the lever, move the seat for‐  
ward or back slightly making sure it engages  
properly.  
to the seat or lift it off to make sure the seat  
engages properly.  
Electrically adjustable seats  
At a glance  
Height  
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat  
or lift it off, as necessary.  
1
2
3
4
5
Seat and mirror memory  
Backrest width  
Backrest tilt  
Lumbar support  
Backrest tilt  
Forward/backward, height, seat tilt  
General information  
The seat setting for the driver's seat is stored  
for the profile currently in use. When the vehi‐  
cle is unlocked via the remote control, the po‐  
sition is automatically retrieved if the Function,  
refer to page 44, is activated for this purpose.  
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the  
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.  
Adjustments in detail  
1. Forward/back.  
Seat tilt  
Pull the lever and move the seat to the desired  
tilt. After releasing the lever, apply your weight  
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2. Height.  
The curvature is shifted up/  
down.  
Backrest width  
Change the width of the back‐  
rest using the side wings to ad‐  
just the lateral support.  
Front seat heating  
3. Seat tilt.  
4. Backrest tilt.  
Switching on  
Press button once for each tempera‐  
ture level.  
The maximum temperature is reached when  
three LEDs are lit.  
If the journey is continued within approx. 15  
minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐  
ically with the temperature selected last.  
Switch off  
Lumbar support  
Press button longer.  
The LEDs go out.  
The curvature of the seat backrest can be ad‐  
justed in a way that it supports the lumbar re‐  
gion of the spine. The lower back and the  
spine are supported for upright posture.  
▷
Press the front/rear section  
of the switch.  
The curvature is increased/  
decreased.  
▷
Press the upper/lower sec‐  
tion of the switch.  
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Controls  
The upper shoulder strap's anchorage point  
will be correct for adult seat occupants of ev‐  
ery build if the seat is correctly adjusted.  
Rear seat heating  
▷
The two outer safety belt buckles,  
integrated into the rear seat, are for pas‐  
sengers sitting on the left and right.  
▷
The center rear safety belt buckle is solely  
intended for the center passenger.  
Hints  
One person per safety belt  
Switching on  
Never allow more than one person to  
wear a single safety belt. Never allow infants or  
small children to ride on a passenger's lap.◀  
Press button once for each tempera‐  
ture level.  
The maximum temperature is reached when  
three LEDs are lit.  
Putting on the belt  
Lay the belt, without twisting, snugly  
across the lap and shoulders, as close to the  
body as possible. Make sure that the belt lies  
low around the hips in the lap area and does  
not press on the abdomen. Otherwise, the belt  
can slip over the hips in a frontal impact and in‐  
jure the abdomen.  
If the journey is continued within approx. 15  
minutes, the seat heating is activated automat‐  
ically with the temperature selected last.  
Switch off  
Press button longer.  
The LEDs go out.  
The safety belt must not lie across the neck,  
rub on sharp edges, be routed over breakable  
objects, or be pinched.◀  
What reduces the restraining effect  
Safety belts  
Avoid wearing bulky clothing, and pull  
the shoulder belt periodically to readjust the  
tension. Make sure that the belt is not jammed;  
otherwise, the belt can be damaged and the  
restraining effect is reduced.◀  
Seats with safety belt  
The vehicle has five seats, each of which is  
equipped with a safety belt.  
General information  
Always make sure that safety belts are being  
worn by all occupants before driving off.  
For the occupants' safety the belt locking  
mechanism triggers early. Slowly guide the  
belt out of the holder when applying it.  
Although airbags enhance safety by providing  
added protection, they are not a substitute for  
safety belts.  
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Adjusting  
Buckling the belt  
Headrests  
Removing  
The head restraints cannot be removed.  
Seat and mirror memory  
Hints  
Do not retrieve the memory while driving  
Make sure you hear the latch plate engage in  
the belt buckle.  
Do not retrieve the memory setting while  
driving, as an unexpected movement of the  
seat could result in an accident.◀  
Unbuckling the belt  
1. Hold the belt firmly.  
Keep the movement area unobstructed  
When changing the seat position, keep  
the seat's area of movement unobstructed;  
otherwise, people might get injured or objects  
damaged.◀  
2. Press the red button in the belt buckle.  
3. Guide the belt back into its roll-up mecha‐  
nism.  
Safety belt reminder for driver's and  
passenger's seat  
The concept  
Two driver's seat and exterior mirror positions  
can be stored per profile, refer to page 35, and  
called up. Settings for the backrest width and  
lumbar support are not stored in memory.  
The indicator lamp lights up and a sig‐  
nal sounds. Make sure that the safety  
belts are positioned correctly. The  
safety belt reminder is active at speeds above  
approx. 6 mph/10 km/h. It can also be activated  
if objects are placed on the front passenger  
seat.  
At a glance  
Damage to safety belts  
Wear and tear after accidents or when dam‐  
aged otherwise:  
Have the safety belts, including the safety belt  
tensioners, replaced and have the belt anchors  
checked.  
Check and replace safety belts  
Storing  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Set the desired position.  
This should only be done by your service  
center; otherwise, this safety feature might not  
work properly.◀  
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Mirrors  
3.  
Press button. The LED in the but‐  
ton lights up.  
Exterior mirrors  
4. Press selected button 1 or 2 while the LED  
is lit. The LED goes out.  
General information  
If the SET button is pressed accidentally:  
The mirror on the passenger side is more  
curved than the driver's side mirror.  
Press button again.  
The LED goes out.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the mir‐  
ror setting is stored for the profile currently in  
use. When the vehicle is unlocked via the re‐  
mote control, the position is automatically re‐  
trieved if this function is active.  
Calling up settings  
Comfort function  
1. Open the driver's door.  
2. Switch off the ignition.  
Note  
Estimating distances correctly  
3. Briefly press the desired button 1 or 2.  
Objects reflected in the mirror are closer  
than they appear. Do not estimate the distance  
to the traffic behind you based on what you  
see in the mirror, as this will increase your risk  
of an accident.◀  
The corresponding seat position is performed  
automatically.  
The procedure stops when a reel for adjusting  
the seat or one of the buttons is pressed.  
At a glance  
Safety mode  
1. Close the driver's door or reel on the igni‐  
tion.  
2. Press and hold the desired button 1 or 2  
until the adjustment procedure is com‐  
pleted.  
Calling up of a seat position  
deactivated  
After a brief period, calling up stored seat posi‐  
tions is deactivated to save battery power.  
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2
3
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Left/right, Automatic Curb Monitor  
Fold in and outꢀꢁ56  
To reactivate calling up of a seat position:  
▷
▷
▷
Open and close the door or trunk lid.  
Press a button on the remote control.  
Press the Start/Stop button.  
Selecting a mirror  
To change over to the other mirror:  
Slide the switch.  
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Adjusting  
Fold in the mirror in a car wash  
Adjusting electrically  
Before washing the car in an automatic  
car wash, fold in the exterior mirrors by hand or  
with the button; otherwise, the mirrors could  
be damaged, depending on the width of the  
vehicle.◀  
The setting corresponds to the direc‐  
tion in which the button is pressed.  
Saving positions  
Seat and mirror memory, refer to page 54.  
Automatic heating  
Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated  
whenever the engine is running.  
Adjusting manually  
In case of electrical malfunction press edges of  
mirror.  
Automatic dimming feature  
Automatic Curb Monitor  
The concept  
Both exterior mirrors are automatically dim‐  
med. Photocells are used to control the Interior  
rearview mirror, refer to page 56.  
If reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass on  
the front passenger side is tilted downward.  
This improves your view of the curb and other  
low-lying obstacles when parking, e.g.  
Interior rearview mirror, automatic  
dimming feature  
The concept  
Activating  
1.  
Slide the switch to the driver's side  
mirror position.  
2. Engage selector lever position R.  
Deactivating  
Slide the switch to the passenger side mirror  
position.  
Photocells are used for control:  
Fold in and out  
▷
▷
In the mirror glass.  
Press button.  
On the back of the mirror.  
Possible at speeds up to approx.  
15 mph/20 km/h.  
Functional requirement  
For proper operation:  
E. g. this is advantageous  
▷
▷
Keep the photocells clean.  
▷
▷
▷
In car washes.  
Do not cover the area between the inside  
rearview mirror and the windshield.  
In narrow streets.  
For folding mirrors back out that were  
folded away manually.  
Mirrors that were folded in are folded out auto‐  
matically at a speed of approx.  
25 mph/40 km/h.  
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Controls  
Steering wheel  
Note  
Do not adjust while driving  
Do not adjust the steering wheel while  
driving; otherwise, an unexpected movement  
could result in an accident.◀  
Adjusting  
1. Fold the lever down.  
2. Move the steering wheel to the preferred  
height and angle to suit your seating posi‐  
tion.  
3. Fold the lever back.  
Steering wheel heating  
Press button.  
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
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Transporting children safely  
the selected options or country versions. This  
Vehicle features and options  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
The right place for children  
Note  
Note  
Children in the vehicle  
Deactivating the front-seat passenger  
airbags  
Do not leave children unattended in the  
vehicle; otherwise, they could endanger them‐  
selves and other persons, e.g., by opening the  
doors.◀  
If a child restraint system is used in the front  
passenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐  
senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐  
creased risk of injury to the child when the air‐  
bags are activated, even with a child restraint  
system.◀  
Children should always be in the rear  
Accident research shows that the safest place  
for children is in the back seat.  
Transporting children in the rear  
Installing child restraint  
systems  
Only transport children younger than  
13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft/150 cm in  
the rear in child restraint systems provided in  
accordance with the age, weight and size of  
the child; otherwise, there is an increased risk  
of injury in an accident.  
Hints  
Manufacturer's information for child re‐  
straint systems  
To select, mount and use child restraint sys‐  
tems, observe the information provided by the  
system manufacturer; otherwise, the protec‐  
tive effect can be lost.◀  
Children 13 years of age or older must wear a  
safety belt as soon as a suitable child restraint  
system can no longer be used due to their age,  
weight and size.◀  
Ensuring the stability of the child seat  
Children on the front passenger seat  
When installing child restraint systems,  
make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐  
tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and  
headrest of the backrest might need to be ad‐  
justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that  
all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise  
the stability of the child seat can be affected,  
and there is an increased risk of injury because  
Should it ever be necessary to use a child re‐  
straint system in the front passenger seat,  
make sure that the front, knee and side airbags  
on the front passenger side are deactivated.  
Automatic deactivation of front-seat passen‐  
ger airbags, refer to page 100.  
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of unexpected movement of the seat back‐  
rest.◀  
the adjustment after this; otherwise, the stabil‐  
ity of the child seat will be reduced.◀  
Adjustable backrest width: before installing a  
child restraint system in the front passenger  
seat, open the backrest width completely. Do  
not change the backrest width again and do  
not call up a memory position.  
On the front passenger seat  
Deactivating airbags  
Deactivating the front-seat passenger  
airbags  
Child seat security  
If a child restraint system is used in the front  
passenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐  
senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐  
creased risk of injury to the child when the air‐  
bags are activated, even with a child restraint  
system.◀  
After installing a child restraint system in the  
front passenger seat, make sure that the front,  
knee and side airbags on the front passenger  
side are deactivated.  
The rear safety belts and the front passenger  
safety belt can be permanently locked to fas‐  
ten child restraint systems.  
Deactivate the front-seat passenger airbags  
automatically, refer to page 100.  
The front passenger safety belt can be perma‐  
nently locked to fasten child restraint systems.  
Seat position and height  
Before installing a child restraint system, move  
the front passenger seat as far back as possi‐  
ble and adjust its height to the highest and  
thus best possible position for the belt and to  
offer optimal protection in the event of an acci‐  
dent.  
Locking the safety belt  
1. Pull out the strap completely.  
2. Secure the child restraint system with the  
belt.  
If the upper anchorage of the safety belt is lo‐  
cated in front of the belt guide of the child seat,  
move the passenger seat carefully forward un‐  
til the best possible belt guide position is  
reached.  
3. Allow the strap to be pulled in and pull it  
tight against the child restraint system.  
The safety belt is locked.  
Unlocking the safety belt  
1. Unbuckle the belt buckle.  
Backrest width  
2. Remove the child restraint system.  
3. Allow the strap to be pulled in completely.  
Backrest width for the child seat  
Before installing a child restraint system  
in the front passenger seat, the backrest width  
must be opened completely. Do not change  
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LATCH child restraint system  
LATCH: Lower Anchors and Tether for Chil‐  
dren.  
Before installing LATCH child  
restraint systems  
Pull the belt away from the area of the child re‐  
straint system.  
Note  
Follow manufacturer's information for  
LATCH child restraint systems  
Assembly of LATCH child restraint  
systems  
1. Mount the child restraint system; refer to  
the user's manual of the system.  
To mount and use the LATCH child restraint  
systems, observe the operating and safety in‐  
formation from the system manufacturer; oth‐  
erwise, the level of protection may be re‐  
duced.◀  
2. Ensure that both LATCH anchors are prop‐  
erly connected.  
Child restraint fixing system with a  
tether strap  
Mounts for the lower LATCH anchors  
The lower anchors may be used to attach the  
CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child  
and CRS weight of 65 lb/30 kg when the child  
is restrained by the internal harnesses.  
Mounting points  
The respective symbol shows the an‐  
chor for the upper retaining strap.  
Seats with an upper Top Tether are  
Note  
marked with this symbol. It can be found on  
the rear seat backrest or the rear window shelf.  
Properly engage the lower LATCH an‐  
chors  
Make sure that the lower LATCH anchors have  
properly engaged and that the child restraint  
system is resting snugly against the backrest;  
otherwise, the degree of protection may be re‐  
duced.◀  
Note  
Mounting eyelets  
Use the mounting eyes only for the up‐  
per retaining strap to secure child restraint  
systems; otherwise, the mounting eyes could  
be damaged.◀  
Position  
The corresponding symbol shows the  
mounts for the lower LATCH anchors.  
Seats equipped with lower anchors are  
marked with a pair, 2, of LATCH sym‐  
bols. It is not recommended to use the  
inner lower anchors of standard outer  
LATCH positions to fasten a child restraint  
system on the middle seat. Use the vehicle  
seat belt instead for the middle seat.  
Retaining strap guide  
Retaining strap  
Make sure the upper retaining strap does  
not run over sharp edges and is not twisted as  
it passes to the top anchor. Otherwise, the  
strap will not properly secure the child restraint  
system in the event of an accident.◀  
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The door can now be opened from the outside  
only.  
Safety switch for the rear  
Press button on the driver's door if  
children are being transported in the  
rear.  
This locks various functions so that they can‐  
not be operated from the rear: safety switch,  
refer to page 47.  
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Direction of travel  
Upper retaining strap  
Head restraint  
Rear window shelf  
Mounting point/eye  
Hook for upper retaining strap  
Attaching the upper retaining strap to  
the mounting point  
1. Lift the cover over the mounting point.  
2. Guide the upper retaining strap over the  
head restraint.  
3. Attach the hook of the retaining strap to  
the mounting eye.  
4. Tighten the retaining strap by pulling it  
down.  
Locking the doors and  
windows  
Rear doors  
Push the locking lever on the rear doors down.  
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Ignition off  
Vehicle features and options  
M double-clutch transmission: Press the Start/  
Stop button again without stepping on the  
brake.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
Manual transmission: Press the Start/Stop but‐  
ton again without stepping on the clutch pedal.  
All indicator lights in the instrument cluster go  
out.  
To save battery power when the engine is off,  
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary  
electronic systems/power consumers.  
P when the ignition is switched off  
Start/Stop button  
P is engaged automatically when the ig‐  
nition is switched off. When in an automatic car  
wash, e.g., ensure that the ignition is not  
switched off accidentally.◀  
The concept  
Pressing the Start/Stop button  
switches the ignition on or off  
and starts the engine.  
The ignition automatically cuts off while the  
vehicle is stationary and the engine is stopped:  
M Double-clutch transmission:  
The engine starts if the brakes  
are stepped on while pressing the Start/Stop  
button.  
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When locking the vehicle, and when the  
low beams are activated.  
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Shortly before the battery is discharged  
completely, so that the engine can still be  
started. This function is only available  
when the low beams are turned off.  
Manual transmission: The engine starts with  
the clutch pedal pressed when the Start/Stop  
button is pressed.  
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When opening or closing the driver door, if  
the driver's safety belt is unbuckled and  
the low beams are turned off.  
Ignition on  
M double-clutch transmission: Press the Start/  
Stop button without stepping on the brake.  
While the driver's safety belt is unbuckled  
with driver's door open and low beams off.  
Manual transmission: Press the Start/Stop but‐  
ton without stepping on the clutch pedal.  
The low beams switch to parking lights after  
approx. 15 minutes of no use.  
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.  
Most of the indicator and warning lights in the  
instrument cluster light up for a varied length  
of time.  
Radio ready state  
Activate radio-ready state:  
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When the engine is running: press the  
Start/Stop button.  
To save battery power when the engine is off,  
switch off the ignition and any unnecessary  
electronic systems/power consumers.  
Some electronic systems/power consumers  
remain ready for operation.  
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The radio-ready state switches off automati‐  
cally:  
Repeated starting in quick succession  
Avoid trying to start the vehicle repeat‐  
edly and in quick succession. Otherwise, the  
fuel is not burned or is inadequately burned,  
posing a risk of overheating and damage to the  
catalytic converter.◀  
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After approx. 8 minutes.  
When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐  
tral locking system.  
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Shortly before the battery is discharged  
completely, so that the engine can still be  
started.  
Do not wait for the engine to warm-up while  
the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving at  
moderate engine speeds.  
The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,  
the ignition is automatically switched off for the  
following reasons:  
M double-clutch transmission  
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Opening or closing the driver's door.  
Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.  
Starting the engine  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
When automatically switching from low  
beams to parking lights.  
The ignition is activated automatically for a  
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐  
gine starts.  
If the engine is switched off and the ignition is  
switched on, the system automatically  
switches to the radio-ready state if the lights  
are turned off or, if correspondingly equipped,  
the daytime running lights are activated.  
Manual transmission  
Starting the engine  
1. Depress the brake pedal.  
Starting the engine  
2. Press on the clutch pedal and shift to neu‐  
tral.  
Hints  
3. Press the Start/Stop button.  
Enclosed areas  
The ignition is activated automatically for a  
certain time and is stopped as soon as the en‐  
gine starts.  
Do not let the engine run in enclosed  
areas, since breathing in exhaust fumes may  
lead to loss of consciousness and death. The  
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an  
odorless and colorless but highly toxic gas.◀  
Engine stop  
Unattended vehicle  
Hints  
Do not leave the vehicle unattended with  
the engine running; doing so poses a risk of  
danger.  
Take the remote control with you  
Take the remote control with you when  
leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐  
not start the engine.◀  
Before leaving the vehicle with the engine run‐  
ning, set the parking brake and engage trans‐  
mission position P; otherwise, the vehicle may  
begin to move.◀  
Apply parking brake and further secure  
the vehicle if needed.  
Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐  
erwise, the vehicle could roll. On steep upward  
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and downward inclines, further secure the ve‐  
hicle, e.g., by turning the steering wheel in the  
direction of the curb.◀  
is available when the vehicle is traveling faster  
than about 3 mph, approx. 5 km/h.  
Engine stop  
The engine is switched off automatically dur‐  
ing a stop under the following conditions:  
Before driving into a car wash  
So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐  
serve instructions for going into an automatic  
car wash, refer to page 204.  
M double-clutch transmission:  
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The selector lever is in selector lever posi‐  
tion D.  
M double-clutch transmission  
Switching off the engine  
1. Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to  
a stop.  
Brake pedal remains depressed while the  
vehicle is stopped.  
The driver's safety belt is buckled or the  
driver's door is closed.  
Manual transmission:  
2. Press the Start/Stop button.  
The engine is switched off.  
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Neutral is engaged and the clutch pedal is  
not pressed.  
The radio-ready state is switched on.  
3. Set the parking brake.  
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The driver's safety belt is buckled or the  
driver's door is closed.  
The air flow from the air conditioner is reduced  
when the engine is switched off.  
Manual transmission  
Switching off the engine  
1. With the vehicle at a standstill, press the  
Start/Stop button.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
The READY display in the tach‐  
ometer signals that the Auto  
Start/Stop function is ready to  
start the engine automatically.  
2. Shift into first gear or reverse.  
3. Set the parking brake.  
The display indicates that the  
conditions for an automatic en‐  
gine stop have not been met.  
Auto Start/Stop function  
The concept  
The Auto Start/Stop function helps save fuel.  
The system switches off the engine during a  
stop, e.g., in traffic congestion or at traffic  
lights. The ignition remains switched on. The  
engine starts again automatically for driving  
off.  
Functional limitations  
The engine is not switched off automatically in  
the following situations:  
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External temperature too low.  
The external temperature is high and auto‐  
matic climate control is running.  
Automatic mode  
After every start of the engine using the Start/  
Stop button, the Auto Start/Stop function is in  
the last selected state, refer to page 66.  
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The car's interior has not yet been heated  
or cooled to the required level.  
When the Auto Start/Stop function is active, it  
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The engine is not yet at operating temper‐  
ature.  
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Excessive warming of the car's interior  
when the cooling function is switched on.  
The wheels are at a sharp angle or the  
steering wheel is being turned.  
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The steering wheel is turned.  
Double-clutch transmission: Change from  
selector lever position D to N, R or D/S.  
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After driving in reverse.  
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐  
matic climate control is switched on.  
▷
M double-clutch transmission: Accelerat‐  
ing while simultaneously applying the  
brake.  
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Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.  
At higher elevations.  
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The vehicle begins rolling.  
Fogging of the windows when the auto‐  
matic climate control is switched on.  
The engine compartment lid is unlocked.  
The parking assistant is activated.  
Stop-and-go traffic.  
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Vehicle battery is heavily discharged.  
Excessive cooling of the car's interior when  
the heating is switched on.  
Use of fuel with high ethanol content.  
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Low brake vacuum pressure; this can oc‐  
cur, e.g., if the brake pedal is depressed a  
number of times in succession.  
Starting the engine  
The engine starts automatically under the fol‐  
lowing conditions:  
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M double-clutch transmission:  
By releasing the brake pedal.  
Manual transmission:  
Preventing an automatic engine stop  
with aM double-clutch transmission  
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The concept  
The clutch pedal is pressed.  
To make it possible to drive off very quickly,  
such as at an intersection, the automatic en‐  
gine stop can be actively prevented.  
After the engine starts, accelerate as usual.  
Safety mode  
After the engine switches off automatically, it  
will not start again automatically if any one of  
the following conditions are met.  
Preventing an engine stop using the  
brake pedal  
The engine stop can be actively prevented  
within one second after the vehicle comes to a  
standstill.  
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The driver's safety belt is unbuckled and  
the driver's door is open.  
▷
The hood was unlocked.  
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Immediately after the vehicle comes to a  
standstill, briefly press the brake pedal  
forcefully.  
Some indicator lights light up for a varied  
length of time.  
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Then press the brake pedal with normal  
braking force.  
The engine can only be started via the Start/  
Stop button.  
Functional limitations  
Even if driving off was not intended, the deacti‐  
vated engine starts up automatically in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
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Activating/deactivating the system  
manually  
Malfunction  
The Auto Start/Stop function no longer  
switches off the engine automatically. A Check  
Control message is displayed. It is possible to  
continue driving. Have the system checked.  
Using the button  
Parking brake  
Applying  
The lever automatically engages after being  
pulled up.  
The indicator lamp lights up red. The  
parking brake is set.  
Press button.  
Lower lamp: indicator lamp in Canadian  
models  
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LED comes on: Auto Start/Stop function is  
deactivated.  
The engine is started during an automatic  
engine stop.  
Releasing  
The engine can only be stopped or started  
via the Start/Stop button.  
LED goes out: Auto Start/Stop function is  
activated.  
Switching off the vehicle during an  
automatic engine stop  
During an automatic engine stop, the vehicle  
can be switched off permanently, e. g., when  
leaving it.  
Raise lever slightly, press the button and guide  
the lever down.  
1. Press the Start/Stop button. The ignition is  
switched off. The Auto Start/Stop function  
is deactivated.  
Hints  
Use while driving  
P is engaged automatically.  
2. Set the parking brake.  
On rare occasions if it is necessary to use  
the parking brake while driving, do not use ex‐  
cessive force when applying it. When using it,  
keep the button on the lever depressed.  
Engine start as usual via Start/Stop button.  
Automatic deactivation  
Otherwise, using excessive force when apply‐  
ing the parking brake may cause the rear  
wheels to lock, resulting in fishtailing.◀  
In certain situations, Auto Start/Stop function  
is deactivated automatically for safety reasons  
as if the driver were absent.  
To prevent corrosion and one-sided brake ac‐  
tion, lightly apply the parking brake periodically  
while coasting, if traffic conditions permit.  
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The brake lights will not light up if the parking  
brake is set.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently in  
use.  
Signaling briefly  
Turn signal, high beams,  
headlight flasher  
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold  
it there for as long as you want the turn signal  
to flash.  
Turn signal  
High beams, headlight flasher  
Hints  
Do not adjust the exterior mirrors  
Do not adjust the exterior mirror while  
driving and when turn signals/hazard warning  
flashers are on, or else the additional turn sig‐  
nal lights in the exterior mirror are out of posi‐  
tion and can't be seen.◀  
Using turn signals  
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High beams, arrow 1.  
Headlight flasher, arrow 2.  
Washer/wiper system  
Switching the wipers on/off and brief  
wipe  
Hints  
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.  
Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind‐  
shield  
To switch off manually, press the lever to the  
resistance point.  
Do not switch on the wipers if they are frozen  
to the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades  
and the wiper motor may be damaged.◀  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp  
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.  
Triple turn signal activation  
Press the lever to the resistance point.  
The turn signal flashes three times.  
The function can be activated or deactivated.  
On the Control Display:  
Do not activate wipers on dry windshield  
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is  
dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or  
cause them to become worn more quickly.◀  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Triple turn signal"  
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Do not activate wipers with wipers folded  
away  
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To switch off normal wipe: press down  
once.  
Do not switch on the wipers if they are folded  
away, otherwise the hood or the wipers may be  
damaged.◀  
To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.  
Interval mode or rain sensor  
The concept  
Switching on  
The rain sensor automatically controls the time  
between wipes depending on the intensity of  
the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐  
shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐  
ror.  
Activating/deactivating  
Push wiper lever up.  
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐  
sition when released.  
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Normal wiper speed: push up once.  
The wipers switch to intermittent operation  
when the vehicle is stationary.  
Press button on the wiper lever.  
Fast wiper speed: press up twice or press  
once beyond the resistance point.  
Wiping is started. If the vehicle is equipped  
with a rain sensor: LED in wiper lever lights up.  
Wipers change to normal speed when ve‐  
hicle comes to standstill.  
When wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper  
operation is deactivated.  
Switch off and brief wipe  
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes  
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing  
through an automatic car wash; otherwise, un‐  
intentional wiping can cause damages.◀  
Push wiper lever down.  
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐  
sition when released.  
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Single wipe: press down once.  
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Setting the frequency or sensitivity of  
the rain sensor  
Fold-out position of the wipers  
Fold wipers back when you want to change the  
blades or with pending low temperatures.  
1. Switch the ignition on and off again.  
2. With icy conditions make sure that blades  
are not frozen to the windshield.  
3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point  
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐  
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly  
vertical position.  
After the wipers are folded back down, the  
wiper system must be reactivated.  
Turn the thumbwheel.  
Folding wipers back down  
Clean the windshield, headlights  
Before switching the ignition on, fold the  
wipers back down to the windshield; other‐  
wise, the wipers may become damaged when  
they are activated.◀  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to  
their resting position and are ready again  
for operation.  
Pull the wiper lever towards you.  
Washer fluid  
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐  
shield and activates the wipers briefly.  
Hints  
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐  
lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐  
vated.  
Antifreeze for washer fluid  
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause  
injury if it is used incorrectly.  
Do not use the washer system at freezing  
temperatures  
Therefore, keep it away from possible sources  
of ignition.  
Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze  
onto the windshield which might impede your  
viewing field. Therefore use antifreeze fluid.  
Only keep it in the closed original container  
and inaccessible to children.  
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐  
tainer.  
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is  
empty; operation might damage pump.◀  
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is  
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual  
states; do not exceed the allowable washer  
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the  
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐  
Windshield washer nozzles  
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐  
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.  
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tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐  
centrate or the equivalent.◀  
Manual transmission  
Shifting  
Adding washer fluid  
Shifting into 5th or 6th gear  
Only add washer fluid when the engine is  
cool, and then close the cover completely to  
avoid contact between the washer fluid and  
hot engine parts.  
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push  
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise, inad‐  
vertent shifting into 3rd or 4th gear could lead  
to engine damage.◀  
Otherwise, there is a danger of fire and a risk to  
personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀  
Reverse gear  
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.  
Washer fluid reservoir  
To overcome the resistance push the selector  
lever dynamically to the left and engage the re‐  
verse gear.  
M double-clutch  
transmission with Drivelogic  
General information  
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐  
ervoir.  
The M double-clutch transmission with Drive‐  
logic is an automatic shift transmission with  
two clutches and partial transmissions in which  
the gears can be changed without interrupting  
the tractive force.  
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐  
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a  
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐  
turer's recommendations.  
The operation is via the selector lever or two  
shift paddles on the steering wheel.  
Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the  
right mixture.  
Functions  
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and  
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure  
water; this could damage the wiper system.  
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Drive mode or Sequential mode.  
Various drive programs, Drivelogic.  
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐  
ferent manufacturers because they can clog  
the windshield washer nozzles.  
Upshifting display, Shift point indicator, re‐  
fer to page 92.  
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Automatic downshifting and protection  
from misshifting even in sequential mode.  
Recommended minimum fill quantity:  
0.2 US gal/1 liter.  
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Launch Control.  
Low Speed Assistant.  
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gear and forward gear without stepping on the  
brakes in the process.  
Selector lever, selector lever positions  
At a glance  
Activating  
1. Engage a driving position.  
2. Briefly tap the accelerator pedal.  
The vehicle rolls at minimum speed.  
This is possible in 1st and 2nd gear and in re‐  
verse gear.  
Overheating  
Do not ride the brake; otherwise, the  
transmission may overheat.◀  
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R: reverse gear.  
N: neutral.  
Deactivating  
Center position, forward position.  
+: manual upshifting.  
-: manual downshifting.  
Apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a  
stop.  
D/S: reel between drive mode and sequen‐  
tial mode.  
Flashing display on the selector lever  
of the double clutch transmission  
The actually engaged transmission position  
can deviate from the selector lever position in  
some situations. The display in the selector  
lever flashes.  
Engaging a selector lever position  
Press on the brake pedal and pull or push the  
selector lever in the corresponding direction.  
As soon as the selector lever is released, it re‐  
verts to the center position. In position R, the  
selector lever locks.  
Observe the display in the instrument cluster,  
refer to page 72, in these cases.  
D Drive mode  
In Drive mode, all forward gears are automati‐  
cally changed.  
The engaged selector lever position is dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster and on the se‐  
lector lever.  
If a selector lever position is engaged, the vehi‐  
cle may start rolling, after the brake is released,  
e.g. on downhill slopes. Thus, drive off immedi‐  
ately after releasing the brake.  
Kickdown: for maximum acceleration, e. g.  
when passing. To do this, depress the acceler‐  
ator pedal past the resistance point.  
Switch to Sequential mode: shift using the  
shift paddles or the selector lever, or push the  
selector lever in the D/S direction.  
Use the Slow Speed Assistant for maneuver‐  
ing and during stop-and-go traffic.  
Low Speed Assistant  
S Sequential mode  
The Low Speed Assistant gives assistance at  
very low speeds. The vehicle moves at walking  
speed.  
Use the shift paddles or the selector lever to  
upshift or downshift without letting off the gas.  
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Shortly before falling below a gear-de‐  
pendent minimum speed, the transmission  
is automatically downshifted.  
This can also be used for rocking the vehicle in  
the snow. To do this, reel between reverse  
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Upshifting or downshifting is done only if  
the rpm and vehicle speed are appropriate.  
Sequential mode  
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Engaged gear, arrow 1.  
For example, there is no downshifting if the  
engine speed is too high.  
Selected driving program,  
Drivelogic, refer to  
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Kickdown: the lowest possible gear is se‐  
lected by simultaneously operating the  
kickdown and the left shift paddle or selec‐  
tor lever.  
page 72, arrow 2.  
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Gear shift indicator, refer to  
page 84  
It is also possible to start out in 2nd gear,  
e. g. on icy roads.  
Note  
When the external temperature is very low, the  
display may not work. Current driving direction  
is recognizable at the engaged selector lever  
position.  
Switch to Drive mode: push selector lever in  
D/S direction.  
R is Reverse  
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.  
Gear change  
It is also possible to rock the vehicle up to  
6 mph/10 km/h. To do this, reel between for‐  
ward gear and reverse gear without stepping  
on the brakes in the process.  
Shifting in Sequential mode possible.  
A shift in Drive mode causes a reel to Sequen‐  
tial mode.  
Using the selector lever  
N is Neutral  
Use in automatic car washes, e.g. The vehicle  
can then roll, refer to page 204.  
▷
To shift up: pull the selector lever rear‐  
wards.  
▷
To shift down: press the selector lever for‐  
ward.  
P Park  
The drive wheels are blocked.  
P is engaged automatically:  
Using the shift paddles on the steering  
wheel  
▷
After the engine is switched off when the  
vehicle is in radio-ready state, refer to  
page 62, or when the ignition is switched  
off, refer to page 62, and when position R  
or D is set.  
▷
With the ignition is off, if position N is set.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Drive mode  
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Shift up: pull right shift paddle.  
Shift down: pull left shift paddle.  
▷
Engaged gear together with  
a D, arrow 1.  
▷
Selected driving program,  
Drivelogic, refer to  
page 72, arrow 2.  
Drivelogic  
Various driving programs are available.  
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After each switch between Sequential mode  
and Drive mode, the last program selected is  
an active.  
5. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached and press the controller.  
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"D": drive mode  
Exception: after each engine start, driving pro‐  
gram 1 is active in Drive mode.  
"S": sequential mode.  
6. "Shift position"  
7. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached and press the controller.  
In Drive mode  
Choice of three driving programs:  
8. Selecting another driving program.  
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1: efficient driving.  
2: relaxed driving.  
3: sporty driving.  
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐  
ately applied.  
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,  
press the corresponding button on the steer‐  
ing wheel:  
In Sequential mode  
Choice of three driving programs:  
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1: comfortable shifting operations.  
2: sporty, fast shifting operations.  
▷
3: maximum shifting speed, Launch Con‐  
trol, refer to page 73.  
Risk of an accident  
Use the settings for DSC in M Drive; oth‐  
erwise, driving stability may be impaired, and  
there is risk of an accident.◀  
Selecting driving program using  
button in center console  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Selected driving program corre‐  
sponds to the number of illumi‐  
nated fields.  
Launch Control  
The concept  
Launch Control enables optimum acceleration  
on surfaces with good traction.  
Press button repeatedly until the de‐  
sired driving program is displayed in  
the instrument cluster.  
Selecting driving program using  
M Drive  
Hints  
On the Control Display:  
Component wear  
1. "Settings"  
Do not use Launch Control too often;  
otherwise, this may result in premature wear of  
components due to the high stress placed on  
the vehicle.◀  
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"  
3.  
Select the symbol.  
4. "Mode"  
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Do not use Launch Control during the break-in,  
refer to page 156, period.  
shut off the engine and allow the transmis‐  
sion to cool down.  
Avoid fast starts, and on inclines did not accel‐  
erate lightly while letting the clutch slip; other‐  
wise, the transmission may overheat.  
Requirements  
Launch Control is available when the engine is  
warmed up, that is, after uninterrupted driving  
of at least 6 miles/10 km.  
During traffic jams or at very low speeds, use  
the Low Speed Assistant, refer to page 71.  
To start with Launch Control do not steer the  
steering wheel.  
M Driving Dynamics Control  
Activate Launch Control  
1. Deactivate Dynamic Stability Control, refer  
to page 115.  
The concept  
The M Driving Dynamics Control affects the  
response of the vehicle to accelerator pedal  
movements.  
2. Select Sequential mode with gear 1 and  
driving program 3.  
3. With the engine running, apply the brake  
with the left foot.  
Programs  
4. Fully depress the accelerator pedal.  
The starting engine speed adjusts.  
Response behavior options:  
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"Efficient": efficient, comfortable. Minimal  
fuel consumption.  
A flag symbol appears in the instrument  
cluster.  
Ideal e. g. in city traffic or on snow.  
"Sport": sporty, dynamic.  
5. If necessary, change the starting engine  
speed by 500 rpm via cruise control.  
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"Sport Plus": spontaneous, direct. Maxi‐  
mum dynamics.  
6. Release the brake, the vehicle accelerates.  
Continue to depress the accelerator pedal.  
Selecting a channel  
Upshifting occurs automatically as long as  
the accelerator pedal is fully depressed.  
Via M Drive  
On the Control Display:  
Launch Control is available again only after a  
certain distance has been driven.  
1. "Settings"  
System limits  
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"  
This transmission has an overheating protec‐  
tion mechanism, which protects the clutch  
from extreme stress.  
3.  
Select the symbol.  
4. Select the desired channel.  
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐  
ately applied.  
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Indicator lamp lights up yellow:  
transmission too hot.  
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,  
press the corresponding button on the steer‐  
ing wheel:  
Avoid high engine stress and fre‐  
quent starts.  
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Indicator lamp lights up red: transmission  
is overheating.  
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Further driving at a moderate pace is pos‐  
sible. At the next opportunity, stop the car,  
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Using the button  
Press button repeatedly until the desired  
program is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Engine Dynamics Control with selected  
program with activated Display of the  
system states of the driving dynamics,  
refer to page 83.  
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the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
Overview, instrument cluster  
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Fuel gaugeꢀꢁ80  
Shift point indicatorꢀꢁ92  
Speedometer  
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Engine oil temperatureꢀꢁ80  
Current fuel consumption  
Electronic displaysꢀꢁ76  
Reset milesꢀꢁ81  
Messages, e.g. Check Control  
Tachometerꢀꢁ80  
Electronic displays  
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Selection lists, refer to page 86.  
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On-board computer, refer to page 86.  
Date, refer to page 81.  
External temperature, refer to page 81.  
Auto Start/Stop function, refer to page 64.  
Digital tachometer, refer to page 81.  
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Energy recovery, refer to page 82.  
Red lights  
Gear display with Drivelogic, refer to  
page 82.  
Safety belt reminder  
Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on  
the driver or passenger side is not  
buckled. The safety belt reminder can  
also be activated if objects are placed on the  
front passenger seat.  
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Miles/trip miles, refer to page 81.  
Messages, e.g. Check Control, refer to  
page 77.  
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Current fuel consumption, refer to  
page 82.  
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned  
correctly.  
Navigation display, see User's manual for  
Navigation, Entertainment and Communi‐  
cation.  
Airbag system  
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Range, refer to page 82.  
Airbag system and belt tensioner are  
defective.  
Service requirements, refer to page 83.  
Speed limit detection, refer to page 85.  
Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐  
ice center immediately.  
System states of driving dynamics, refer to  
page 83.  
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Time, refer to page 81.  
Parking brake, brake system  
For additional information, refer to Re‐  
lease parking brake, refer to page 66.  
Check Control  
The concept  
The Check Control system monitors functions  
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions  
in the monitored systems.  
Front-end collision warning  
A Check Control message is displayed as a  
combination of indicator or warning lights and  
text messages in the instrument cluster and in  
the Head-up Display.  
Illuminated: advance warning is issued,  
e.g., when there is the impending dan‐  
ger of a collision or the distance to the  
vehicle ahead is too small.  
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and a  
text message may appear on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
Increase distance.  
Flashing: acute warning of the imminent dan‐  
ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches  
another vehicle at a relatively high differential  
speed.  
Indicator/warning lights  
General information  
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐  
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐  
nations and colors.  
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐  
neuver.  
Pedestrian warning  
Symbol in the instrument cluster.  
Several of the lights are checked for proper  
functioning and light up temporarily when the  
engine is started or the ignition is switched on.  
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If a collision with a person detected in this way  
is imminent, the symbol lights up and a signal  
sounds.  
Illuminated: MDM failed. Have the sys‐  
tem checked by the service center.  
For more information, see M Dynamic  
Mode, refer to page 116.  
Yellow lights  
Anti-lock Braking System ABS  
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  
Avoid abrupt braking if possible. Brak‐  
ing force boost in some cases defec‐  
tive. Stop carefully. Take into account  
longer brake travel. Have this checked  
by the service center immediately.  
Illuminated: the Tire Pressure Monitor  
signals a loss of tire inflation pressure  
in a tire.  
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid  
sudden braking and steering maneuvers.  
Flashing and then continuously illuminated: no  
flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be  
detected.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control  
Flashing: DSC controls the drive and  
braking forces. The vehicle is stabi‐  
lized. Reduce speed and adapt driving  
profile to the driving circumstances.  
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Interference through systems or devices  
with the same radio frequency: after leav‐  
ing the area of the interference, the system  
automatically becomes active again.  
Illuminated: DSC failed. Have the system  
checked by the service center.  
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TPM could not conclude the reset: perform  
the reset of the system again.  
For additional information, refer to Dynamic  
Stability Control DSC, refer to page 115.  
A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:  
have the service center check it if needed.  
Malfunction: have the system checked by  
your service center.  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control deactivated  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is  
switched off.  
For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐  
tor, refer to page 101.  
For additional information, refer to Dy‐  
namic Stability Control DSC, refer to  
page 115.  
Steering system  
Steering system in some cases defec‐  
tive.  
M Dynamic Mode MDM  
Have the steering system checked by  
the service center.  
M Dynamic Mode MDM is switched on.  
For more information, see M Dynamic  
Mode, refer to page 116.  
Engine functions  
Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐  
ice center.  
Additional flashing: MDM controls the  
drive and brake forces. The vehicle is  
stabilized.  
For additional information, refer to On-  
board Diagnostics socket, refer to page 189.  
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Lane departure warning  
System is switched on and under cer‐  
Blue lights  
High beams  
tain circumstances warns if a detected  
lane is left without flashing beforehand.  
High beams are activated.  
For additional information, refer to Lane depar‐  
ture warning, refer to page 110.  
For additional information, refer to High  
beams, refer to page 67.  
Green lights  
General lamps  
Turn signal  
Check Control  
At least one Check Control message is  
Turn signal on.  
displayed or is stored. The symbol is  
shown in the display of the instrument  
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator  
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb  
has failed.  
cluster.  
For additional information, refer to Turn signal,  
refer to page 67.  
M Drive  
M Drive 1 is activated.  
Parking lights, headlight control  
Parking lights or headlights are acti‐  
vated.  
M Drive 2 is activated.  
For additional information, refer to  
Parking lights/low beams, headlight control, re‐  
fer to page 93.  
Text messages  
Text messages in combination with a symbol  
in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con‐  
trol message and the meaning of the indicator  
and warning lights.  
High-beam Assistant  
High-beam Assistant is switched on.  
High beams are activated and off auto‐  
matically as a function of the traffic sit‐  
uation.  
Supplementary text messages  
Additional information, such as on the cause of  
an error or the required action, can be called up  
via Check Control.  
For additional information, refer to High-beam  
Assistant, refer to page 95.  
With urgent messages the added text will be  
automatically displayed on the Control Display.  
Cruise control  
The system is switched on. It maintains  
the speed that was set using the con‐  
trol elements on the steering wheel.  
Symbols  
Depending on the Check Control message, the  
following functions can be selected.  
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"Owner's Manual"  
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Display additional information about the  
Check Control message in the Integrated  
Owner's Manual.  
Messages after trip completion  
Special messages displayed while driving are  
displayed again after the ignition is switched  
off.  
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"Service request"  
Contact your service center.  
"Roadside Assistance"  
Fuel gauge  
Contact Roadside Assistance.  
Vehicle tilt position may cause  
the display to vary.  
Hiding Check Control messages  
Depending on the equipment  
version, the arrow beside the  
fuel pump symbol shows which  
side of the vehicle the fuel filler flap is on.  
Hints on refueling, refer to page 168.  
Tachometer  
The yellow and red LEDs display  
the permitted speed range. The  
permitted engine speed in‐  
creases as the engine oil tem‐  
perature increases.  
Press the onboard computer button on the  
turn signal lever.  
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Some Check Control messages are dis‐  
played continuously and are not cleared  
until the malfunction is eliminated. If sev‐  
eral malfunctions occur at once, the mes‐  
sages are displayed consecutively.  
Avoid engine speeds in the yellow warning  
field.  
Always avoid engine speeds in the red warning  
field. In this range, the fuel supply is inter‐  
rupted to protect the engine.  
These messages can be faded for approx.  
8 seconds. After this time, they are dis‐  
played again automatically.  
▷
Other Check Control messages are faded  
automatically after approx. 20 seconds.  
They are stored and can be displayed  
again later.  
Engine oil temperature  
▷
Cold engine: the pointer is at  
the low temperature end.  
Drive at moderate engine  
and vehicle speeds.  
Displaying stored Check Control  
messages  
On the Control Display:  
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Normal operating tempera‐  
ture: the pointer is in the  
middle or in the left half of  
the temperature display.  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
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Hot engine: the pointer is at the high end of  
the temperature range. A Check Control  
message is also displayed.  
3.  
"Check Control"  
4. Select the text message.  
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Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and  
shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk  
of an accident.◀  
Coolant temperature  
If the coolant along with the engine becomes  
too hot, a Check Control message is displayed.  
Check the coolant level, refer to page 186.  
Time  
The time is displayed in the in‐  
strument cluster.  
Odometer and trip odometer  
Display  
When the digital tachometer is  
activated, the time can be dis‐  
played in the computer.  
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Odometer, arrow 1.  
Trip odometer, arrow 2.  
Setting the time and time format, refer to  
page 89.  
Show/reset kilometers  
Date  
Press the knob.  
The date is displayed in the  
computer.  
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When the ignition is  
switched off, the time, the  
external temperature and  
the odometer are displayed.  
Setting the date and date for‐  
mat, refer to page 89.  
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When the ignition is switched on, the trip  
odometer is reset.  
Digital tachometer  
Display  
The current speed is displayed  
in the instrument cluster.  
External temperature  
If the indicator drops to  
+37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a signal  
sounds.  
A Check Control message is  
displayed.  
Activate display  
1. "Settings"  
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
3. "Digital speedometer"  
When the digital tachometer is activated, the  
external temperature can be displayed in the  
computer.  
Adjusting the unit  
1. "Settings"  
Ice on roads  
Even at temperatures above  
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.  
2. "Language/Units"  
3. "Dig. speedo:"  
4. Select the desired unit.  
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Settings are stored for the profile currently in  
use.  
Current fuel consumption  
Display  
Displays the current fuel con‐  
sumption. Check whether you  
are currently driving in an effi‐  
cient and environmentally-  
friendly manner.  
Gear display with Drivelogic  
Sequential mode  
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Engaged gear, arrow 1.  
Selected driving program,  
Drivelogic, refer to page 72,  
arrow 2.  
Displaying the current fuel  
consumption  
1. "Settings"  
Drive mode  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
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Engaged gear together with  
a D, arrow 1.  
3. If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."  
Selected driving program,  
Drivelogic, refer to page 72,  
arrow 2.  
The display for the current fuel con‐  
sumption is active.  
Display of the dynamic driving sys‐  
tems, refer to page 83.  
The bar display for the current fuel consump‐  
tion is displayed in the instrument cluster.  
Range  
Display  
With a low remaining range:  
Energy recovery  
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A Check Control message is  
displayed briefly.  
Display  
▷
The remaining range is  
shown on the on-board co‐  
mupter.  
The kinetic energy of the vehicle  
is converted to electrical energy  
while coasting. The vehicle bat‐  
tery is partially charged and fuel  
consumption can be reduced.  
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With a dynamic driving style - e.g., taking  
curves aggressively - engine operation  
might vary.  
Displaying energy recovery  
1. "Settings"  
The Check Control message appears continu‐  
ously below a range of approx. 30 miles/50 km.  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
Refuel promptly  
3. If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."  
Refuel no later than at a range of  
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail  
and damage might occur.◀  
The display for the energy recovery is  
active.  
Display of the dynamic driving sys‐  
tems, refer to page 83.  
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Symbols Description  
M Engine Dynamics Control, refer  
to page 74.  
Displaying Efficient Dynamics  
Information on fuel consumption and technol‐  
ogy can be displayed while driving.  
Adaptive M chassis, refer to  
page 117.  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "EfficientDynamics"  
Servotronic, refer to page 118.  
Displaying fuel consumption history  
The average fuel consumption can be dis‐  
played within an adjustable time frame.  
Activate display  
"Consumption history"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
Adjusting fuel consumption history  
time frame  
3. If necessary, "M dynamic driving syst."  
The display for the dynamic driving  
systems is active.  
Select the symbol.  
Display for Current consumption, refer  
to page 82, and Energy recovery, refer to  
page 82.  
Resetting fuel consumption history  
1. Open "Options".  
2. "Reset consumption history"  
Displaying EfficientDynamics info  
The current efficiency can be displayed.  
"EfficientDynamics info"  
Service requirements  
The concept  
The following systems are displayed:  
After the ignition is turned on the instrument  
cluster briefly displays available driving dis‐  
tance or time to the next scheduled mainte‐  
nance.  
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Auto Start/Stop function.  
Energy recovery.  
Climate control output.  
Your service specialist can read the current  
service requirements from your remote con‐  
trol.  
Dynamic driving systems  
Display  
Display  
Data regarding the service status or legally  
mandated vehicle inspections are automati‐  
cally transmitted to your service center before  
a service due date.  
The dynamic driving system  
states are displayed in the in‐  
strument cluster.  
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The entered date is stored.  
Detailed information on service  
requirements  
Automatic Service Request  
More information on the scope of service re‐  
quired can be displayed on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
Data regarding the service status or legally  
mandated vehicle inspections are automati‐  
cally transmitted to your service center before  
a service due date.  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Vehicle info"  
You can check when your service center was  
notified.  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Service required"  
On the Control Display:  
Required maintenance procedures and le‐  
gally mandated inspections are displayed.  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3. Open "Options".  
4. "Last Service Request"  
4. Select an entry to call up detailed informa‐  
tion.  
Symbols  
Sym‐  
bols  
Description  
Gear shift indicator  
The concept  
No service is currently required.  
The system recommends the most fuel effi‐  
cient gear for the current driving situation.  
The deadline for scheduled mainte‐  
nance or a legally mandated inspec‐  
tion is approaching.  
The gear shift indicator is active in the sequen‐  
tial mode of the M double clutch transmission  
and for the manual transmission.  
Suggestions to shift gear up or down are dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
The service deadline has already  
passed.  
On vehicles without a gear shift indicator, the  
engaged gear is displayed.  
Entering appointment dates  
Displays  
Enter the dates for the required inspections.  
Make sure that the vehicle's date and time are  
set correctly.  
Symbol Description  
Shift up to fuel efficient gear.  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Vehicle status"  
Shift down to fuel efficient gear.  
3.  
"Service required"  
4. "§ Vehicle inspection"  
5. "Date:"  
6. Adjust the settings.  
7. Confirm.  
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Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐  
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.  
Speed limit detection  
The concept  
Switching on/off  
On the Control Display:  
Speed limit detection  
Speed limit detection uses a symbol in the  
shape of a traffic sign to display the currently  
detected speed limit. The camera in the area of  
the interior rearview mirror detects traffic signs  
at the edge of the road as well as variable over‐  
head sign posts. Traffic signs with extra sym‐  
bols for wet road conditions, etc. are also de‐  
tected and compared with the vehicle's  
onboard data, such as for the rain sensor, and  
will be displayed depending on the situation.  
The system takes into account the information  
stored in the navigation system and also dis‐  
plays speed limits present on routes without  
signs.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
3. "Speed limit information"  
If speed limit detection is switched on, it can  
be displayed on the info display in the instru‐  
ment cluster via the computer.  
Display  
The following is displayed in the instrument  
cluster:  
Speed limit detection  
Current speed limit.  
Hints  
Personal judgment  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver's personal judgment of the traffic  
situation.  
Speed limit detection is not  
available.  
The system assists the driver and does not re‐  
place the human eye.◀  
At a glance  
Camera  
Speed limit detection can also be displayed in  
the Head-up Display.  
System limits  
The system may not be fully functional and  
may provide incorrect information in the fol‐  
lowing situations:  
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
When signs are concealed by objects.  
When driving very close to the vehicle in  
front of you.  
The camera is found near the interior rearview  
mirror.  
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When driving toward bright lights.  
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When the windshield behind the interior  
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐  
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Display  
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In the event of incorrect detection by the  
camera.  
If the speed limits stored in the navigation  
system are incorrect.  
In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐  
tem.  
When roads differ from the navigation,  
such as due to changes in road routing.  
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,  
the list in the instrument cluster can differ from  
the illustration shown.  
When passing buses or trucks with a  
speed sticker.  
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If the traffic signs are non-conforming.  
Activating a list and adjusting the  
setting  
During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle shipment.  
Selection lists in the  
instrument cluster  
The concept  
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,  
the following can be displayed or operated us‐  
ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the  
steering wheel as well as the displays in the in‐  
strument cluster and the Head-up Display:  
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn  
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding  
list.  
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Current audio source.  
Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐  
ting and confirm it by pushing the thumbwheel.  
Redial phone feature.  
Turn on voice activation system.  
On-board computer  
Indication in the info display  
The information from the com‐  
puter is shown in the info display  
in the instrument cluster.  
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On the Control Display:  
Calling up information on the info  
display  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Instrument cluster"  
3. Select the desired displays.  
Information in detail  
Range  
Displays the estimated cruising range available  
with the remaining fuel.  
It is calculated based on your driving style over  
the last 20 miles/30 km.  
Press the onboard computer button on the  
turn signal lever.  
Information is displayed in the info display of  
the instrument cluster.  
Average fuel consumption  
The average fuel consumption is calculated for  
the period while the engine is running.  
Information at a glance  
The average fuel consumption is calculated for  
the distance traveled since the last reset by the  
on-board comupter.  
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn  
signal lever calls up the following information in  
the info display:  
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Range.  
Average speed  
Average consumption, fuel.  
Average consumption, fuel.  
Average speed.  
Date.  
Periods in which the vehicle is parked with the  
engine manually stopped are not included in  
the calculation of the average speed.  
Resetting average values  
Press and hold the onboard computer button  
on the turn signal lever.  
Speed limit detection.  
Time of arrival.  
When destination guidance is activated in  
the navigation system.  
Distance to destination  
The distance remaining to the destination is  
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐  
gation system before the trip is started.  
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Distance to destination.  
When destination guidance is activated in  
the navigation system.  
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐  
tomatically.  
External temperature and date.  
When the digital tachometer is active.  
Time of arrival  
Adjusting the info display  
The estimated time of arrival is  
displayed if a destination is en‐  
tered in the navigation system  
before the trip is started.  
Depending on the vehicle equipment version,  
you can select what information from the com‐  
puter is to be displayed on the info display of  
the instrument cluster.  
The time must be correctly set.  
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Description of the speed limit detection, refer  
to page 85, function.  
Sport displays  
The concept  
On the Control Display, the current values for  
performance and torque can be displayed if  
the vehicle is appropriately equipped.  
Trip computer  
The vehicle features two types of board com‐  
puters.  
Displaying sport displays on the  
Control Display  
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"Onboard info": the values can be reset as  
often as necessary.  
1. "Vehicle info"  
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"Trip computer": the values provide an  
overview of the current trip.  
2. "Sport displays"  
Resetting the trip computer  
Speed warning  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Vehicle info"  
The concept  
Displays a speed, when reached, should cause  
a warning to be issued.  
2. "Trip computer"  
3. "Reset": all values are reset.  
"Automatically reset": all values are reset  
approx. 4 hours after the vehicle came to a  
standstill.  
The warning is repeated if the vehicle speed  
drops below the set speed once by at least  
3 mph/5 km/h.  
Display on the Control Display  
Display the computer or trip computer on the  
Control Display.  
Displaying, setting or changing the  
speed warning  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Vehicle info"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Speed"  
2. "Onboard info" or "Trip computer"  
3. "Warning at:"  
Resetting the fuel consumption or  
speed  
On the Control Display:  
4. Turn the controller until the desired speed  
is displayed.  
5. Press the controller.  
Speed warning is stored.  
1. "Vehicle info"  
2. "Onboard info"  
3. "Consumpt." or "Speed"  
4. "Yes"  
Activating/deactivating the speed  
warning  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Speed"  
3. "Warning"  
4. Press the controller.  
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3. "Format:"  
Setting your current speed as the  
speed warning  
On the Control Display:  
4. Select the desired format.  
The time format is stored.  
1. "Settings"  
Automatic time setting  
2. "Speed"  
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,  
the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are  
updated automatically.  
3. "Select current speed"  
4. Press the controller.  
The current vehicle speed is stored as the  
speed warning.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Auto time set"  
Settings on the Control  
Display  
Date  
Setting the date  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Date:"  
Time  
Setting the time zone  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
4. Turn the controller until the desired day is  
displayed.  
3. "Time zone:"  
5. Press the controller.  
4. Select the desired time zone.  
The time zone is stored.  
6. Make the necessary settings for the month  
and year.  
Setting the time  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
3. "Time:"  
The date is stored.  
Setting the date format  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Time/Date"  
4. Turn the controller until the desired hours  
are displayed.  
3. "Format:"  
4. Select the desired format.  
The date format is stored.  
5. Press the controller.  
6. Turn the controller until the desired mi‐  
nutes are displayed.  
Language  
7. Press the controller.  
The time is stored.  
Setting the language  
To set the language on the Control Display:  
Setting the time format  
1. "Settings"  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Language/Units"  
3. "Language:"  
2. "Time/Date"  
4. Select the desired language.  
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Displays  
Settings are stored for the profile currently in  
use.  
Head-up Display  
The concept  
Setting the voice dialog  
Voice dialog for the voice activation system,  
refer to page 28.  
Units of measure  
Setting the units of measure  
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/  
distance and temperature:  
This system projects important information  
into the driver's field of vision, e.g., the speed.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Language/Units"  
The driver can get information without averting  
his or her eyes from the road.  
3. Select the desired menu item.  
4. Select the desired unit.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently in  
use.  
Display visibility  
The visibility of the displays in the Head-up  
Display is influenced by the following factors:  
Brightness  
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Certain sitting positions.  
Setting the brightness  
To set the brightness of the Control Display:  
Objects on the cover of the Head-up Dis‐  
play.  
▷
▷
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Sunglasses with certain polarization filters.  
Wet roads.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Control display"  
3. "Brightness"  
Unfavorable light conditions.  
If the image is distorted, check the basic set‐  
tings.  
4. Turn the controller until the desired bright‐  
ness is set.  
5. Press the controller.  
Switching on/off  
1. "Settings"  
Settings are stored for the profile currently in  
use.  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Head-Up Display"  
Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐  
ness settings may not be clearly visible.  
Display  
Standard view  
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Speed.  
Navigation system.  
Check Control messages.  
Selection list from the instrument cluster.  
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Driver assistance systems.  
3. "Brightness"  
4. Turn the controller.  
Some of this information is only displayed  
briefly as needed.  
When the low beams are activated, the bright‐  
ness of the Head-up Display can be addition‐  
ally influenced using the instrument lighting.  
M view  
Settings are stored for the profile currently in  
use.  
Adjusting the height  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Height"  
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4
5
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Current engine speed, highlighted  
Shift point indicator  
4. Turn the controller.  
Settings are stored for the profile currently in  
use.  
Pre-warning field, speed display  
Red warning field, speed display  
Speed  
Setting the rotation  
On the Control Display:  
Gear display/warning messages  
1. "Settings"  
Activate M view:  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Rotation"  
Select displays in the Head-up Display.  
4. Turn the controller.  
Selecting displays in the Head-up  
Display  
On the Control Display:  
Settings are stored for the profile currently in  
use.  
1. "Settings"  
Special windshield  
The windshield is part of the system.  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
3. "Displayed information"  
The shape of the windshield makes it possible  
to display a precise image.  
4. Select the desired displays in the Head-up  
Display.  
A film in the windshield prevents double im‐  
ages from being displayed.  
Setting the brightness  
The brightness is automatically adjusted to the  
ambient brightness.  
Therefore, have the special windshield re‐  
placed by a service center only.  
The basic setting can be adjusted manually.  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Head-Up Display"  
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4. "Displayed information"  
5. "M View"  
Shift point indicator  
General information  
Display  
The display is in the Head-up Display and in‐  
strument cluster.  
Shift lights in the instrument cluster  
Display  
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Current engine speed is displayed in the  
tachometer.  
Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated  
fields indicate the upcoming upshift mo‐  
ment.  
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Current engine speed is displayed in the  
tachometer.  
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Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red. Do  
not wait any further to shift.  
Arrow 1: successive yellow illuminated  
fields indicate the upcoming upshift mo‐  
ment.  
When the maximum possible speed is  
reached, the entire display flashes.  
When the maximum speed is exceeded, the  
supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect  
the engine. Speeds in this range must be  
avoided.  
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Arrow 2: fields are illuminated in red. Do  
not wait any further to shift.  
When the maximum possible speed is  
reached, the entire display flashes.  
When the maximum speed is exceeded, the  
supply of fuel is interrupted in order to protect  
the engine. Speeds in this range must be  
avoided.  
Shift point indicator in the Head-up  
Display  
Switching on  
Shift lights are only shown in the Head-up Dis‐  
play in the M view, refer to page 91.  
1. Switch on Head-up Display, refer to  
page 90.  
2. "Settings"  
3. "Head-Up Display"  
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Lights  
If the driver door is opened with the ignition  
switched off, the exterior lighting is automati‐  
cally switched off at these switch settings.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
Parking lights  
Position of switch  
: the vehicle's lights  
light up on all sides, e.g., for parking.  
Do not use the parking lights for extended pe‐  
riods; otherwise, they might drain the battery  
and it would then be impossible to start the en‐  
gine.  
When parking, it is preferable to switch on the  
one-sided roadside parking lights, refer to  
page 94.  
Overview  
Low beams  
Position of switch  
with the ignition  
switched on: the low beams light up.  
Welcome lights  
When the vehicle is parked, leave the switch in  
position  
or  
: parking and interior lights  
come on briefly when the vehicle is unlocked  
depending on the ambient brightness.  
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Rear fog lights  
Depending on the equipment: automatic  
headlight control, Adaptive Light Control,  
High-beam Assistant, Welcome lights,  
Daytime running lights  
Activating/deactivating  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
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4
5
Lights off, daytime running lights  
2. "Lighting"  
Parking lights / daytime running lights  
3. "Welcome lights"  
Depending on the equipment: low beams,  
welcome lights, High-beam Assistant  
Settings are stored for the profile currently in  
use.  
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Instrument lighting  
Headlight courtesy delay feature  
The low beams stay lit for a short while if the  
headlight flasher is switched on after the radio-  
ready state is switched off.  
Parking lights/low beams,  
headlight control  
General information  
Position of switch:  
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Setting the duration  
On the Control Display:  
3. "Daytime running lamps"  
Settings are stored for the profile currently in  
use.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Pathway lighting:"  
4. Set length of time.  
Roadside parking lights  
Settings are stored for the profile currently in  
use.  
Automatic headlight control  
Position of switch  
: the low beams are acti‐  
vated and off automatically, e.g., in tunnels, in  
twilight or if there is precipitation. The indicator  
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.  
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.  
When emerging from a tunnel during the day,  
the low beams are not switched off immedi‐  
ately but instead only after approx. 2 minutes.  
Switching on  
With the ignition switched off, press the lever  
either up or down past the resistance point for  
approx. 2 seconds.  
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can  
cause the lights to be switched on.  
Personal responsibility  
The automatic headlight control cannot  
serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐  
ment in determining when to turn the lights on  
in response to ambient lighting conditions.  
Switch off  
Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in  
the opposite direction.  
E. g. the sensors are unable to detect fog or  
hazy weather. To avoid safety risks under  
these conditions, you should always switch on  
the lights manually.◀  
Adaptive Light Control  
The concept  
Adaptive Light Control is a variable headlight  
control system that enables dynamic illumina‐  
tion of the road surface.  
Daytime running lights  
With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐  
ning lights light up in position  
. After the ignition is switched off, the park‐  
ing lights light up in position  
,
or  
Depending on the steering angle and other pa‐  
rameters, the light from the headlight follows  
the course of the road.  
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Activating/deactivating  
Activating  
In some countries, daytime running lights are  
mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐  
vate the daytime running lights.  
Position of switch  
switched on.  
with the ignition  
To avoid blinding oncoming traffic, the Adap‐  
tive Light Control does not swivel to the driv‐  
er's side when the vehicle is at a standstill.  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
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The turning lights are automatically switched  
on depending on the steering angle or the use  
of turn signals.  
Activating  
When driving in reverse, the turning lights may  
be automatically switched on regardless of the  
steering angle.  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Adaptive Light Control is malfunctioning or has  
failed. Have the system checked as soon as  
possible.  
1. Depending on the equipment, turn the light  
switch into position or  
.
2. Press button on the turn signal lever, ar‐  
row.  
High-beam Assistant  
The indicator lamp in the instrument  
cluster lights up.  
The concept  
When the low beams are activated, this system  
automatically switches the high beams on and  
off or suppresses the light in the areas that  
blind oncoming traffic. The procedure is con‐  
trolled by a camera on the front of the interior  
rearview mirror. The assistant ensures that the  
high beams are activated whenever the traffic  
situation allows. The driver can intervene at  
any time and switch the high beams non and  
off as usual.  
When the low beams are on, the lights are au‐  
tomatically brightened or dimmed.  
The system responds to light from oncoming  
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to  
adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.  
The blue indicator lamp in the instru‐  
ment cluster lights up when the system  
switches on the high beams. Depend‐  
ing on the version of the system in the vehicle,  
the high beams may not switch off for oncom‐  
ing vehicles, but may only be dimmed in the  
areas that blind oncoming traffic. In this case,  
the blue indicator light will stay on.  
Note  
Personal responsibility  
The High-beam Assistant cannot serve  
as a substitute for the driver's personal judg‐  
ment of when to use the high beams. There‐  
fore, manually reel off the high beams in situa‐  
tions where required to avoid a safety risk.◀  
Switching the high beams on and off  
manually  
▷
High beams on, arrow 1.  
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High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.  
Interior lights  
The High-beam Assistant can be switched off  
when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐  
vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐  
ton on the turn signal lever.  
General information  
The interior lights, footwell lights, access lights  
and courtesy lights are controlled automati‐  
cally.  
System limits  
Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting con‐  
trols brightness of some of these features.  
The system is not fully functional in situations  
such as the following, and driver intervention  
may be necessary:  
Overview  
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In very unfavorable weather conditions,  
such as fog or heavy precipitation.  
▷
When detecting poorly-lit road users such  
as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders  
and wagons; when driving close to train or  
ship traffic; and at animal crossings.  
▷
▷
In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐  
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐  
coming traffic on freeways.  
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Interior lights  
Reading lamp  
In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the  
presence of highly reflective signs.  
▷
▷
At low speeds.  
Switching the interior lights on and off  
When the windshield behind the interior  
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐  
ered with stickers, etc.  
Press button.  
To reel off permanently: press the button for  
approx. 3 seconds.  
Instrument lighting  
Switch back on: press button.  
Adjusting  
Reading lights  
The parking lights or low beams  
must be switched on to adjust  
the brightness.  
Press button.  
Reading lights are located at the front and rear  
next to the interior lights.  
Adjust the brightness with the  
thumbwheel.  
Ambient light  
Depending on your optional features lighting  
can be adjusted for some lights in the interior.  
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Selecting color scheme  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Ambient:"  
4. Select desired setting.  
With a color scheme selected and welcome  
lights activated they illuminate in the line's  
color when vehicle is unlocked.  
Setting the brightness  
The brightness of the ambient light can be ad‐  
justed via the thumbwheel for the instrument  
lighting or on the Control Display.  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Lighting"  
3. "Brightness:"  
4. Adjust the brightness.  
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the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
Airbags  
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3
Front airbag, driver  
Front airbag, front passenger  
Head airbag  
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Side airbag  
Knee airbags  
Front airbags  
Side airbags  
Front airbags help protect the driver and front  
passenger by responding to frontal impacts in  
which safety belts alone would not provide ad‐  
equate restraint.  
In a lateral impact, the side airbag supports the  
side of the body in the chest and lap area.  
Head airbags  
In a lateral impact, the head airbag supports  
the head.  
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Make sure that occupants keep their heads  
away from the side airbag and do not rest  
against the head airbag; otherwise, injuries  
might occur when airbag is activated.  
Ejection Mitigation  
The head airbag system is designed as an  
ejection mitigation countermeasure to reduce  
the likelihood of ejections of vehicle occupants  
through side windows during rollovers or side  
impact events.  
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Do not remove the airbag system.  
Do not remove the steering wheel.  
Do not apply adhesive materials to the air‐  
bag cover panels, do not cover them or  
modify them in any way.  
Knee airbag  
The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontal  
impact.  
▷
Never modify either the individual compo‐  
nents or the wiring in the airbag system.  
This also applies to steering wheel covers,  
the dashboard, the seats, the roof pillars  
and the sides of the roofliner.◀  
Protective action  
Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐  
tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-end  
collisions.  
Even when you follow all instructions very  
closely, injury from contact with the airbags  
cannot be ruled out in certain situations.  
Information on how to ensure the optimal  
protective effect of the airbags  
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Keep at a distance from the airbags.  
The ignition and inflation noise may lead to  
short-term and, in most cases, temporary  
hearing impairment in sensitive individuals.  
Always grasp the steering wheel on the  
steering wheel rim, holding your hands at  
the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock positions, to  
keep the risk of injury to your hands or  
arms as low as possible when the airbag is  
triggered.  
Malfunction, deactivation and after de‐  
ploying the airbags  
Do not touch the individual components imme‐  
diately after the system has been triggered;  
otherwise, you may risk burns.  
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There should be no person, animals, or ob‐  
jects between an airbag and a person.  
Only have the airbags checked, repaired or dis‐  
mantled and the airbag generator scrapped by  
the service center or an authorized repair shop  
for handling explosives.  
Do not use the cover of the front airbag on  
the front passenger side as a storage area.  
Dashboard and windshield on the front  
passenger side must stay clear - do not at‐  
tach adhesive labels or coverings and do  
not attach brackets or cables, e. g., for GPS  
devices or' mobile phones.  
Non-professional attempts to service the sys‐  
tem could lead to failure in an emergency or  
unintentional activation of the airbag - both  
may lead to injury.◀  
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Make sure that the front passenger is sit‐  
ting correctly, i.e., keeps his or her feet and  
legs in the footwell; otherwise, leg injuries  
might occur when front airbag is activated.  
Warnings and information on the airbags are  
also found on the sun visors.  
Functional readiness of the airbag  
system  
Do not place slip covers, seat cushions or  
other objects on the front passenger seat  
that are not approved specifically for seats  
with integrated side airbags.  
When the ignition is reel on, the warn‐  
ing lamp in the instrument cluster lights  
up briefly and thereby indicates the op‐  
Do not hang pieces of clothing, such as  
jackets, over the backrests.  
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erational readiness of the entire airbag system  
and the belt tensioner.  
In this case, change the sitting position so that  
the front-seat passenger airbags are activated  
and the indicator lamp goes out.  
If it is not possible to activate the airbags, have  
the person sit in the rear.  
Airbag system malfunctioning  
▷
Warning lamp does not come on when the  
ignition is turned on.  
To enable correct recognition of the occupied  
seat cushion  
▷
The warning lamp lights up continuously.  
▷
Do not attach covers, cushions, ball mats  
or other items to the front passenger seat  
unless they are specifically recommended  
by your vehicle's manufacturer.  
In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐  
tem checked immediately.  
In case of a malfunction have airbag system  
checked immediately; otherwise, there is a risk  
that the system does not function as expected  
in case of a severe accident.◀  
▷
Do not place any electronic devices on the  
passenger seat if a child restraint system is  
to be installed on it.  
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▷
Do not place objects under the seat that  
could press against the seat from below.  
Automatic deactivation of the front-  
seat passenger airbags  
The system reads if the front passenger seat is  
occupied by measuring the human body's re‐  
sistance.  
No moisture in or on the seat.  
Indicator lamp for the front-seat  
passenger airbags  
Front, knee and side airbag on the front pas‐  
senger's side are either activated or deacti‐  
vated.  
Leave feet in the footwell  
Make sure that the front passenger  
keeps his or her feet in the footwell; otherwise,  
proper functioning of the front passenger air‐  
bag might not be assured.◀  
Child restraint fixing system in the front  
passenger seat  
The indicator lamp for the front-seat passen‐  
ger airbags indicates the operating state of the  
front-seat passenger airbags.  
Before transporting a child on the front pas‐  
senger seat, refer to the safety notes and in‐  
structions for children on the front passenger  
seat, see Children.◀  
The lamp indicates whether the airbags are ei‐  
ther activated or deactivated.  
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The indicator lamp lights up  
when a child is properly  
seated in a child restraint fix‐  
ing system or when the seat  
is empty. The airbags on the  
front passenger side are not  
activated.  
Malfunction of the automatic  
deactivation system  
When transporting older children and adults,  
the front-seat passenger airbags may be deac‐  
tivated in certain sitting positions. In this case,  
the indicator lamp for the front-seat passenger  
airbags lights up.  
▷
The indicator lamp does not light up when,  
e.g., a correctly seated person of sufficient  
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size is detected on the seat. The airbags  
on the front passenger side are activated.  
Unobstructed area of movement  
Ensure that the area of movement of the  
seats is unobstructed to avoid personal injury  
or damage to objects.◀  
Detected child seats  
The system generally detects children seated  
in a child seat, particularly in child seats re‐  
quired by NHTSA when the vehicle was manu‐  
factured. After installing a child seat, make  
sure that the indicator lamp for the front-seat  
passenger airbags lights up. This indicates  
that the child seat has been detected and the  
front-seat passenger airbags are not activated.  
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM  
The concept  
The system monitors tire inflation pressure in  
the four mounted tires. The system warns you  
if there is a significant loss of pressure in one  
or more tires. For this purpose, sensors in the  
tire valves measure the tire inflation pressure  
and tire temperature.  
Strength of the driver's and front-seat  
passenger airbag  
The explosive power that activates driver's/  
front passenger's airbags very much depends  
on the positions of the driver's/front passeng‐  
er's seat.  
Hints  
Tire damage due to external factors  
Sudden tire damage caused by external  
circumstances cannot be recognized in ad‐  
vance.◀  
With a respective message appearing on Con‐  
trol Display calibrate the front seats to keep  
the accuracy of this function over the long-  
term.  
With use of the system observe further infor‐  
mation found under Tire inflation pressure, re‐  
fer to page 172.  
Calibrating the front seats  
A corresponding message appears on the  
Control Display.  
Functional requirements  
The system must have been reset with the  
correct tire inflation pressure; otherwise, relia‐  
ble signaling of tire inflation pressure loss is  
not assured.  
1. Press the reel and move the respective  
seat all the way forward.  
2. Press the reel forward again. The seat still  
moves forward slightly.  
Reset the system after each adjustment of the  
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or  
wheel change.  
3. Readjust the seat to the desired position.  
The calibration procedure is completed when  
the message on the Control Display disap‐  
pears.  
Always use wheels with TPM electronics to  
ensure that the system will operate properly.  
If the message continues to be displayed, re‐  
peat the calibration.  
Status display  
If the message does not disappear after a re‐  
peat calibration, have the system checked as  
soon as possible.  
The current status of the Tire Pressure Moni‐  
tor TPM can be displayed on the Control Dis‐  
play, e.g., whether or not the TPM is active.  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Vehicle info"  
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2. "Vehicle status"  
On the Control Display and on the vehicle:  
3.  
"Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)"  
1. "Vehicle info"  
The status is displayed.  
2. "Vehicle status"  
3.  
"Perform reset"  
Status control display  
4. Start the engine - do not drive off.  
Tire and system status are indicated by the  
color of the wheels and a text message on the  
Control Display.  
5. Reset tire inflation pressure:"Perform  
reset".  
6. Drive away.  
All wheels green  
The tires are shown in gray and the status is  
displayed.  
System is active and will issue a warning rela‐  
tive to the tire inflation pressures stored during  
the last reset.  
After driving faster than 19 mph/30 km/h for a  
short period, the set tire inflation pressures are  
accepted as reference values. The reset is  
completed automatically while driving.  
One wheel is yellow  
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in  
the indicated tire.  
After a successfully completed Reset, the  
wheels on the Control Display are shown in  
green and "Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)  
active" is displayed.  
All wheels are yellow  
A flat tire or major drop in inflation pressure in  
several tires.  
You may interrupt this trip at any time. When  
you continue the reset resumes automatically.  
Wheels, gray  
The system cannot detect a flat tire. Reasons  
for this may be:  
Low tire pressure message  
The yellow warning lamp lights up. A  
Check Control message is displayed.  
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The system is being reset.  
Malfunction.  
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There is a flat tire or a major loss in  
tire inflation pressure.  
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No reset was performed for the system.  
The system therefore issues a warning  
based on the tire inflation pressures before  
the last reset.  
Status information  
The status control display additionally shows  
the current tire inflation pressures and, de‐  
pending on the model, tire temperatures. It  
shows the actual values read; they may vary  
depending on driving style or weather condi‐  
tions.  
1. Reduce your speed and stop cautiously.  
Avoid sudden braking and steering maneu‐  
vers.  
2. Identify the damaged wheel. Do so by  
checking the tire inflation pressure using  
the Mobility System. To correct the tire in‐  
flation pressure  
Carry out reset  
Reset the system after each adjustment of the  
tire inflation pressure and after every tire or  
wheel change.  
3. Repair flat tire with the Mobility System or  
replace the damaged wheel.  
A low tire inflation pressure might turn on DSC  
Dynamic Stability Control.  
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TPM was unable to complete the reset.  
Reset the system again.  
Required tire inflation pressure check  
message  
A Check Control message is displayed in the  
following situations  
Interference through systems or devices  
with the same radio frequency: after leav‐  
ing the area of the interference, the system  
automatically becomes active again.  
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The system has detected a wheel change,  
but no reset was done.  
Inflation was not carried out according to  
specifications.  
Declaration according to NHTSA/  
FMVSS 138 Tire Pressure Monitoring  
System  
The tire inflation pressure has fallen below  
the level of the last confirmation.  
Each tire, including the spare (if provided)  
should be checked monthly when cold and in‐  
flated to the inflation pressure recommended  
by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle  
placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your  
vehicle has tires of a different size than the size  
indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation  
pressure label, you should determine the  
proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.)  
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has  
been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring  
system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pres‐  
sure telltale when one or more of your tires is  
significantly under-inflated. Accordingly, when  
the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you  
should stop and check your tires as soon as  
possible, and inflate them to the proper pres‐  
sure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated  
tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to  
tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces fuel ef‐  
ficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the  
vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Please  
note that the TPMS is not a substitute for  
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's  
responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure,  
even if under-inflation has not reached the  
level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low  
tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also  
been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indi‐  
cator to indicate when the system is not oper‐  
ating properly. The TPMS malfunction indica‐  
tor is combined with the low tire pressure  
telltale. When the system detects a malfunc‐  
tion, the telltale will flash for approximately one  
minute and then remain continuously illumi‐  
nated. This sequence will continue upon sub‐  
In this case:  
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Check the tire pressure and correct as  
needed.  
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Carry out a reset of the system after a tire  
change.  
System limits  
The system does not function properly if a re‐  
set has not been carried out, e.g., a flat tire is  
reported though tire inflation pressures are  
correct.  
The tire inflation pressure depends on the  
tire's temperature. Driving or exposure to the  
sun will increase the tire's temperature, thus  
increasing the tire inflation pressure. The tire  
inflation pressure is reduced when the tire  
temperature falls again. These circumstances  
may cause a warning when temperatures fall  
very sharply.  
Malfunction  
The yellow warning lamp flashes and  
then lights up continuously. A Check  
Control message is displayed. No flat  
tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be de‐  
tected.  
Display in the following situations:  
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A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:  
have the service center check it if needed.  
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Malfunction: have the system checked by  
your service center.  
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sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐  
function exists. When the malfunction indicator  
is illuminated, the system may not be able to  
detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.  
TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of  
reasons, including the installation of replace‐  
ment or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle  
that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐  
erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐  
tale after replacing one or more tires or wheels  
on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement  
or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS  
to continue to function properly.  
Be alert  
Due to system limitations, warnings may  
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or  
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and  
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk  
of an accident.◀  
Tow-starting and towing  
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the  
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐  
tions of the individual braking systems might  
lead to accidents.◀  
At a glance  
Intelligent Safety  
Button in the vehicle  
The concept  
Intelligent Safety enables central operation of  
the driver assistance system.  
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, In‐  
telligent Safety consists of one or more sys‐  
tems that can help prevent a imminent colli‐  
sion. These systems are active automatically  
every time the engine is started using the  
Start/Stop button:  
Intelligent Safety button  
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Front-end collision warning with City Brak‐  
ing function, refer to page 105.  
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Pedestrian warning, refer to page 107.  
Camera  
Hints  
Personal responsibility  
The system does not serve as a substi‐  
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the  
traffic situation.  
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐  
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐  
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀  
The camera is found near the interior rearview  
mirror.  
Adapting your speed and driving style  
The displays and warnings of the system  
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to  
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the  
traffic conditions.◀  
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐  
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.  
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Switching on/off  
Detection range  
The Intelligent Safety systems are automati‐  
cally active after every departure.  
Press button: the systems are turned  
off. The LED goes out.  
Press button: the systems are turned on. The  
LED lights up.  
Settings can be made on the Control Display.  
It responds to objects if they are detected by  
the system.  
Front-end collision warning  
with City Braking function  
Hints  
The concept  
Personal responsibility  
The ystem can help prevent accidents. If an  
accident cannot be prevented, the system will  
help reduce the collision speed.  
The system does not serve as a substi‐  
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the  
traffic situation.  
The system sounds a warning before an immi‐  
nent collision and actuates brakes independ‐  
ently if needed.  
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐  
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐  
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀  
The automatic braking intervention is done  
with limited force and duration.  
Adapting your speed and driving style  
A camera in the area of the rearview mirror  
controls the system.  
The displays and warnings of the system  
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to  
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the  
traffic conditions.◀  
The front-end collision warning is available  
even if cruise control has been deactivated.  
With the vehicle approaching another vehicle  
intentionally the collision warning is delayed  
avoiding false alarm.  
Be alert  
Due to system limitations, warnings may  
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or  
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and  
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk  
of an accident.◀  
General information  
The system warns at two levels of an imminent  
danger of collision at speeds from approx.  
3 mph/5 km/h. Time of warnings may vary with  
the current driving situation.  
Tow-starting and towing  
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the  
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐  
tions of the individual braking systems might  
lead to accidents.◀  
Appropriate braking kicks in at speeds of up to  
35 mph/60 km/h.  
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Button in the vehicle  
Setting the warning time  
The warning time can be set via iDrive.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Frontal Coll. Warning"  
3. Activate the desired time on the Control  
Display.  
The selected time is stored for the profile cur‐  
rently in use.  
Warning with braking function  
Display  
Intelligent Safety button  
If a collision with a recognized vehicle is immi‐  
nent a warning symbol appears in the instru‐  
ment cluster and in the Head-Up Display.  
Camera  
Symbol Measure  
The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐  
ing.  
Brake and increase distance.  
The vehicle flashes red and an  
acoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐  
ing.  
You are requested to intervene by  
braking or make an evasive maneu‐  
ver.  
The camera is found near the interior rearview  
mirror.  
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐  
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.  
Prewarning  
This warning is issued, e.g., when there is the  
impending danger of a collision or the distance  
to the vehicle ahead is too small.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
The system is automatically active after every  
driving-off.  
The driver must intervene actively when there  
is a prewarning.  
Acute warning with braking function  
Switch off  
Warning of the imminent danger of a collision  
when the vehicle approaches another object at  
a relatively high differential speed.  
Press button: the system is switched  
off. The LED goes out.  
Re-press button: the system is switched on.  
The LED lights up.  
The driver must intervene actively when there  
is an acute warning. If necessary, the driver is  
assisted by a minor automatic braking inter‐  
vention in a possible risk of collision.  
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Acute warnings can also be triggered without  
previous prewarning.  
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In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐  
fall.  
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In tight curves.  
Braking intervention  
If the driving stability control systems are  
limited or deactivated, e.g., DSC OFF.  
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself  
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐  
ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐  
ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on  
the brake pedal. The system can assist with  
some braking intervention if there is risk of a  
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus  
come to a complete stop.  
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If the field of view of the camera in the mir‐  
ror is dirty or obscured.  
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐  
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.  
During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle shipment.  
Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐  
vention up to a complete stop, the engine may  
be shut down.  
If there is constant blinding effects be‐  
cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun  
low in the sky.  
The braking intervention is executed only if  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on  
and M Dynamic mode MDM is not activated.  
Warning sensitivity  
The more sensitive the warning settings are,  
e.g. the warning time, the more warnings are  
displayed. However, there may also be an ex‐  
cess of false warnings.  
The braking intervention can be interrupted by  
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐  
tively moving the steering wheel.  
Object detection can be restricted. Limitations  
of the detection range and functional restric‐  
tions are to be considered.  
Pedestrian warning with city  
braking function  
System limits  
The concept  
Detection range  
The system's detection potential is limited.  
The ystem can help prevent accidents with pe‐  
destrians.  
The system issues a warning in the city driving  
speed area if there is imminent danger of a col‐  
lision with pedestrians and includes a braking  
function.  
Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐  
sued late.  
E. g. the following situations may not be de‐  
tected:  
The camera in the area of the rearview mirror  
controls the system.  
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Slow moving vehicles when you approach  
them at high speed.  
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Vehicles that suddenly swerve in front of  
you, or sharply decelerating vehicles.  
General information  
In daylight the system warns of possible colli‐  
sions with pedestrians at speeds from about  
6 mph/10 km/h to about 35 mph/60 km/h  
shortly before a collision the system supports  
you with a braking intervention.  
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Vehicles with an unusual rear appearance.  
Two-wheeled vehicles ahead of you.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
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Under those circumstances it reacts to people  
who are within the detection range of the sys‐  
tem.  
Be alert  
Due to system limitations, warnings may  
be not issued at all, or may be issued late or  
improperly. Therefore, always be alert and  
ready to intervene; otherwise, there is the risk  
of an accident.◀  
Detection range  
Tow-starting and towing  
For tow-starting or towing, switch off the  
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐  
tions of the individual braking systems might  
lead to accidents.◀  
At a glance  
The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐  
ided into two areas.  
Button in the vehicle  
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Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of the  
vehicle.  
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Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right and  
left.  
A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo‐  
cated within the central area. A warning is is‐  
sued about pedestrians who are located within  
the extended area only if they are moving in  
the direction of the central area.  
Intelligent Safety button  
Hints  
Camera  
Personal responsibility  
The system does not serve as a substi‐  
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the  
traffic situation.  
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐  
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐  
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀  
Adapting your speed and driving style  
The displays and warnings of the system  
do not relieve the driver of the responsibility to  
adapt his or her driving speed and style to the  
traffic conditions.◀  
The camera is found near the interior rearview  
mirror.  
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐  
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.  
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Object detection can be restricted. Limitations  
of the detection range and functional restric‐  
tions are to be considered.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
The system is automatically active after every  
driving-off.  
System limits  
Detection range  
Switch off  
The detection potential of the camera is lim‐  
ited.  
Press button: the systems are turned  
off. The LED goes out.  
Thus a warning might not be issued or be is‐  
sued late.  
Press button: the systems are turned on. The  
LED lights up.  
E. g. the following situations may not be de‐  
tected:  
Warning with braking function  
Display  
If a collision with a person detected in this way  
is imminent, a warning symbol appears on the  
instrument cluster and in the Head-up Display.  
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Partially covered pedestrians.  
Pedestrians that are not detected as such  
because of the viewing angle or contour.  
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Pedestrians outside of the detection range.  
Pedestrians having a body size less than  
32 in/80 cm.  
The red symbol is displayed and a sig‐  
nal sounds.  
Functional limitations  
Intervene immediately by braking or make an  
evasive maneuver.  
The system may not be fully functional or may  
not be available in the following situations:  
▷
In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐  
fall.  
Braking intervention  
The warning prompts the driver himself/herself  
to react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐  
ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐  
ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping on  
the brake pedal. The system can assist with  
some braking intervention if there is risk of a  
collision. At low speeds vehicles may thus  
come to a complete stop.  
▷
▷
In tight curves.  
If the driving stability control systems are  
deactivated, e.g. DSC OFF.  
▷
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If the camera viewing field or the front  
windshield are dirty or covered.  
Up to 10 seconds after the start of the en‐  
gine, via the Start/Stop knob.  
Manual transmission: During a braking inter‐  
vention up to a complete stop, the engine may  
be shut down.  
During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle shipment.  
If there is constant blinding effects be‐  
cause of oncoming light, e. g., from the sun  
low in the sky.  
The braking intervention is executed only if  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on  
and M Dynamic mode MDM is not activated.  
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When it is dark outside.  
The braking intervention can be interrupted by  
stepping on the accelerator pedal or by ac‐  
tively moving the steering wheel.  
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Lane departure warning  
The concept  
Starting at a specific speed, this system alerts  
you when the vehicle on streets with lane  
markings is about to leave the lane. This  
speed, depending on the country version, is  
between 35 mph/55 km/h and  
45 mph/70 km/h.  
When switching on the system below this  
speed, a message is displayed in the instru‐  
ment cluster.  
The camera is found near the interior rearview  
mirror.  
The steering wheel begins vibrating gently in  
the event of warnings. The time of the warning  
may vary depending on the current driving sit‐  
uation.  
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐  
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.  
Switching on/off  
The system does not provide a warning if the  
turn signal is set before leaving the lane.  
Press button.  
▷
▷
On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
Hints  
Personal responsibility  
Settings are stored for the profile currently in  
use.  
The system cannot serve as a substitute  
for the driver's personal judgment of the  
course of the road and the traffic situation.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
In the event of a warning, do not jerk the steer‐  
ing wheel, as you may lose control of the vehi‐  
cle.◀  
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▷
Lines: system is activated.  
Arrows: at least one lane marking  
was detected and warnings can be  
issued.  
At a glance  
Button in the vehicle  
Issued warning  
If you leave the lane and if a lane marking has  
been detected, the steering wheel begins vi‐  
brating.  
If the turn signal is set before changing the  
lane, a warning is not issued.  
End of warning  
The warning ends:  
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Automatically after approx. 3 seconds.  
When returning to your own lane.  
When braking hard.  
Lane departure warning  
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When using the turn signal.  
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing is dim‐  
med.  
System limits  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
Before you change lanes after setting the turn  
signal, the system issues a warning in the sit‐  
uations described above.  
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
The lamp in the exterior mirror housing flashes  
and the steering wheel vibrates.  
In the event of missing, worn, poorly visi‐  
ble, merging, diverging, or multiple lane  
markings such as in construction areas.  
Hints  
▷
When lane markings are covered in snow,  
ice, dirt or water.  
Personal responsibility  
The system does not serve as a substi‐  
tute for the driver's personal judgment of the  
traffic situation.  
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▷
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.  
When the lane markings are covered by  
objects.  
Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐  
cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐  
dents are still possible despite all warnings.◀  
▷
When driving very close to the vehicle in  
front of you.  
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▷
When driving toward bright lights.  
At a glance  
When the windshield in front of the interior  
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐  
ered with stickers, etc.  
Button in the vehicle  
▷
During calibration of the camera immedi‐  
ately after vehicle shipment.  
Active Blind Spot Detection  
The concept  
Active Blind Spot Detection  
Two radar sensors below the rear bumper  
monitor the area behind and next to the vehicle  
at speeds above approx. 30 mph/50 km/h.  
The system indicates whether there are vehi‐  
cles in the blind spot, arrow 1, or approaching  
from behind on the adjacent lane, arrow 2.  
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and the lamp in the exterior mirror housing  
flashes brightly.  
Radar sensors  
The warning stops when the turn signal is  
switched off, or the other vehicle leaves the  
critical zone.  
System limits  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
▷
When a vehicle is approaching at a speed  
much faster than your own.  
The radar sensors are located under the rear  
bumper.  
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▷
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In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.  
In tight curves or on narrow lanes.  
Switching on/off  
If the bumper is dirty or iced up, or covered  
with stickers.  
Press button.  
A Check Control message is displayed when  
the system is not fully functional.  
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▷
On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
For US owners only  
Settings are stored for the profile currently in  
use.  
The transmitter and receiver units comply with  
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication  
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐  
erned by the following:  
Display  
FCC ID:  
Lamp in the exterior mirror housing  
▷
NBG009014A.  
Compliance statement:  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC  
Rules. Operation is subject to the following  
two conditions:  
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This device may not cause harmful inter‐  
ference, and  
▷
this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Information stage  
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to  
these devices could void the user's authority to  
operate this equipment.  
The dimmed lamp in the exterior mirror hous‐  
ing indicates when there are vehicles in the  
blind spot or approaching from behind.  
Warning  
If the turn signal is set while a vehicle is in the  
critical zone, the steering wheel vibrates briefly  
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After travel has begun, the system is trained  
about the driver, so that increasing lack of  
alertness or fatigue can be detected.  
Brake force display  
The concept  
This procedure takes the following criteria into  
account:  
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Personal driving style, e.g., steering behav‐  
ior.  
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Driving conditions, e.g., length of trip.  
Starting at approximately 43 mph/70 km/h, the  
system is active and can display a recommen‐  
dation to take a break.  
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▷
During normal brake application, the outer  
brake lights light up.  
Break recommendation  
If the driver becomes increasingly less alert or  
fatigued, a message is displayed in the Control  
Display with the recommendation to take a  
break.  
During heavy brake application, the inner  
brake lights light up in addition.  
A recommendation to take a break is displayed  
only once during an uninterrupted trip.  
Attentiveness assistant  
After a break, another recommendation to take  
a break cannot be displayed until after approxi‐  
mately 45 minutes.  
The concept  
The system can detect increasing lack of alert‐  
ness or fatigue of the driver during long, mo‐  
notonous journeys, e.g., on highways. In this  
situation, it is recommended that the driver  
takes a break.  
System limits  
The function may be limited in the following  
situations, for instance, and will either output  
an incorrect warning or no warning at all:  
Note  
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When the clock is set incorrectly.  
Personal responsibility  
When the vehicle speed is mainly below  
about 43 mph/70 km/h.  
The system cannot act as a substitute for  
the personal assessment of one's physical  
state and may not detect an increasing lack of  
alertness or fatigue or may not detect it cor‐  
rectly. Therefore, make sure that the driver is  
rested and alert; otherwise, risks may be de‐  
tected too late and an accident be caused as a  
result.◀  
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With a sporty driving style, such as during  
rapid acceleration or when cornering fast.  
In active driving situations, such as when  
changing lanes frequently.  
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When the road surface is poor.  
In the event of strong side winds.  
Function  
The system is activated each time the engine  
is started and cannot be switched off.  
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When the engine is started, an efficient driving  
state is active by default. M Drive is deacti‐  
vated.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
At a glance  
Configurations  
The configurations are preassigned as follows:  
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"M Drive 1": relaxed, comfortable driving.  
"M Drive 2": sporty, dynamic driving.  
Setting options  
Antilock Brake System ABS  
ABS prevents locking of the wheels during  
braking.  
Symbol Meaning  
Dynamic Stability Control DSC, re‐  
fer to page 115, and M Dynamic  
Mode MDM.  
The vehicle contains its steering power even  
during full brake applications, thus increasing  
active safety.  
Programs of M Engine Dynamics  
Control, refer to page 74.  
ABS is operational every time you start the en‐  
gine.  
Programs of the Adaptive M chas‐  
sis, refer to page 117.  
Brake assistant  
Programs of Servotronic, refer to  
page 118.  
When you apply the brakes rapidly, this system  
automatically produces the greatest possible  
braking force boost. It reduces the braking dis‐  
tance to a minimum during emergency stop.  
This system utilizes all of the benefits provided  
by ABS.  
Drivelogic, refer to page 72: shift  
modes and Drivelogic driving pro‐  
grams.  
Views of the Head-up Display, refer  
to page 90.  
Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal  
for the duration of the emergency stop.  
Configuring M Drive  
The preassigned configurations can be individ‐  
ually adjusted.  
M Drive  
On the Control Display:  
The concept  
Individual settings can be carried out in two  
preassigned configurations for the vehicle.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"  
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3. Select the desired setting option.  
4. Select the desired channel.  
To reactivate all settings made for M Drive on  
the Control Display, briefly press one of the fol‐  
lowing buttons:  
Individual settings are stored for the profile  
currently in use.  
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If M Drive is activated, a change in the setting  
on the Control Display is immediately adopted.  
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To adopt the changed settings in M Drive,  
press and hold the corresponding button.  
Activating/deactivating M Drive  
Activating  
Press the corresponding button on the steer‐  
ing wheel:  
Resetting M Drive  
Individual settings can be reset to default val‐  
ues.  
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Activate M Drive 1.  
1. "Settings"  
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Activate M Drive 2.  
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"  
3. "Reset M Drive 1" or "Reset M Drive 2"  
4. "Yes"  
If DSC OFF or MDM is set in M Drive, a mes‐  
sage appears in the instrument cluster. This  
message is confirmed by pressing the button  
again.  
To cancel resetting: "No"  
DSC Dynamic Stability  
Control  
Deactivating  
Press the corresponding button on the steer‐  
ing wheel.  
The concept  
Indicator lights  
DSC prevents traction loss in the power  
wheels when driving off and accelerating.  
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Indicator lamp comes on: corre‐  
sponding M Drive is activated.  
DSC also recognizes unstable vehicle condi‐  
tions such as fishtailing or nose-diving. Within  
the physical limits DSC helps to keep the vehi‐  
cle on a steady course by reducing engine  
speed and by applying brakes to the individual  
wheels.  
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Indicator lamp flashes: M Drive  
could not be activated. Antilock  
braking system ABS or Dynamic  
Stability Control DSC directly regu‐  
late the driving stability.  
Reactivate M Drive if indicator lamp  
is no longer flashing.  
Note  
Adjust your driving style to the situation  
Hints  
An appropriate driving style is always the  
responsibility of the driver.  
If M Drive is activated, individual settings can  
also be modified outside of M Drive, e. g. using  
the buttons in the center console. This deacti‐  
vates M Drive.  
The laws of physics cannot be repealed, not  
even with DSC.  
Therefore, do not reduce the additional safety  
margin by driving in a risky manner.◀  
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Do not deactivate DSC when driving with  
roof load  
The DSC system is switched off.  
Do not deactivate Dynamic Stability Control  
DSC when driving with roof load, e.g. roof-  
mounted luggage rack.  
Activating DSC  
Press button.  
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator  
lamp go out.  
Otherwise, driving safety is not given in driv‐  
ing-critical situation due to the elevated center  
of gravity.◀  
Indicator/warning lights  
Overview  
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐  
played in the instrument cluster.  
Button in the vehicle  
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is  
deactivated.  
M Dynamic Mode MDM  
M Dynamic Mode makes it possible to drive on  
a dry roadway with high longitudinal and trans‐  
verse acceleration but with limited driving sta‐  
bility.  
Only in the absolute limit area does the system  
intervene for stabilization by reducing the en‐  
gine power and by braking interventions on the  
wheels. In this driving condition, additional  
steering corrections may be necessary.  
DSC OFF button  
Indicator/warning lights  
Limited stabilizing interventions  
The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐  
trols the drive and braking forces.  
When M Dynamic Mode is activated, sta‐  
bilizing interventions are carried out only to a  
reduced extent. You must react yourself; oth‐  
erwise, there is the risk of an accident.◀  
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has  
failed.  
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC  
again as soon as possible.  
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF  
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is  
reduced during acceleration and when driving  
in curves.  
Activating MDM  
Press button briefly.  
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC  
again as soon as possible.  
The MDM and DSC OFF indicator lights  
on the instrument cluster light up.  
Deactivating DSC  
Press and hold this button but not longer  
than approx. 10 seconds, until the indica‐  
tor lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the instru‐  
ment cluster and displays DSC OFF.  
Deactivating MDM  
Press button.  
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The MDM and DSC OFF indicator lights go  
out.  
Active M differential  
The concept  
Via M Drive  
On the Control Display:  
The active M differential assures continuously  
variable locking of the rear axle differential de‐  
pending on the driving situation. This prevents  
individual rear wheels from spinning even  
when DSC is switched off and in M Dynamic  
Mode, so that optimum traction is always as‐  
sured in all driving situations.  
1. "Settings"  
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"  
3.  
Select the symbol.  
4. "MDM"  
The driver is responsible adapting his or her  
driving behavior to the situation.  
To open M Drive with the selected settings,  
press the corresponding button on the steer‐  
ing wheel:  
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Adaptive M chassis  
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The concept  
This system reduces undesirable vehicle mo‐  
tion when using a dynamic driving style or trav‐  
eling on uneven road surfaces.  
A message appears in the instrument cluster.  
This message is confirmed by pressing the  
button again.  
The system enhances driving dynamics and  
comfort fitting road surface and driving style.  
Deactivating MDM  
Press the appropriate button 1 or button 2 on  
the steering wheel again.  
Programs  
Setting options for calibrating the shock ab‐  
sorbers:  
M Dynamic Mode and the settings selected  
under M Drive are deactivated.  
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"Comfort": comfort-oriented.  
"Sport": balanced out.  
Indicator/warning lights  
"Sport Plus": consistently sporty.  
Indicator lights light up:  
M Dynamic Mode is activated.  
Selecting a channel  
Via M Drive  
1. "Settings"  
DSC indicator lamp also flashes:  
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"  
M Dynamic Mode controls the drive  
forces and brake forces.  
3.  
Select the symbol.  
4. Select the desired channel.  
Indicator lights light up:  
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐  
ately applied.  
M Dynamic Mode or DSC has failed.  
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,  
press the corresponding button on the steer‐  
ing wheel:  
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approx. 2 seconds and the vehicle will begin to  
roll back.◀  
Servotronic  
Using the button  
The concept  
The Servotronic varies the steering force re‐  
quired to turn the wheels in accordance with  
the vehicle speed. At low speeds, the steering  
force is strongly supported, i. e. during steer‐  
ing, low force is required. As the speed in‐  
creases, the assistance of the steering force is  
reduced.  
Furthermore, the steering force adapts accord‐  
ing to the driving program, so that a direct,  
sporty feel and/or comfortable steering is con‐  
veyed.  
Press button repeatedly until the desired  
program is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
Programs  
Steering force setting options:  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Adaptive M chassis with selected pro‐  
gram for the active display of driving  
dynamics system statuses, refer to  
page 83.  
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"Comfort": low.  
"Sport": medium.  
"Sport Plus": high.  
Selecting a channel  
Drive-off assistant  
Via M Drive  
This system supports driving off on inclines.  
The parking brake is not required.  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
1. Hold the vehicle in place with the foot  
brake.  
2. "M Drive 1" or "M Drive 2"  
3.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Release the foot brake and drive off with‐  
out delay.  
4. Select the desired channel.  
When M Drive is active, setting is immedi‐  
ately applied.  
After the foot brake is released, the vehicle is  
held in place for approx. 2 seconds.  
To activate M Drive with the selected settings,  
press the corresponding button on the steer‐  
ing wheel:  
Depending on the vehicle load or when a trailer  
is used, the vehicle may roll back slightly.  
Driving off without delay  
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After releasing the foot brake, start driv‐  
ing without delay, since the drive-off assistant  
will not hold the vehicle in place for more than  
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Using the button  
Press button repeatedly until the desired  
program is displayed in the instrument  
cluster.  
Display in the instrument cluster  
Servotronic with selected program with  
activated display of the System states  
of the driving dynamics, refer to  
page 83.  
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Driving comfort  
Overview  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
Buttons on the steering wheel  
Press button Function  
System on/off, interrupt  
Store speed  
Resume speed  
rocker switch: change, hold,  
store speed  
Cruise control  
The concept  
The system maintains a preset speed via the  
buttons on the steering wheel. The system  
brakes on downhill gradients if engine braking  
is insufficient.  
Controls  
Switching on  
Press button on the steering wheel.  
General information  
The marking in the speedometer is set to the  
current speed.  
Depending on the driving settings, the features  
of the cruise control can change in certain  
areas.  
Cruise control can be used.  
Switch off  
Hints  
Deactivated or interrupted system  
Unfavorable conditions  
With deactivated or interrupted system  
use your brakes, steering and moves as usual  
to avoid the chance of an accident.◀  
Do not use the system if unfavorable  
conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐  
stant speed, e.g.:  
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On winding roads.  
In heavy traffic.  
Press button.  
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If active: press twice.  
On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or  
on a loose road surface.  
If interrupted: press once.  
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐  
cle and cause an accident.◀  
The displays go out. The stored desired speed  
is deleted.  
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This is displayed, refer to page 121, in the  
speedometer and briefly in the instrument  
cluster.  
Interrupting  
When active, press the button.  
When cruise control is maintained or stored,  
DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned  
on if needed.  
The system is automatically interrupted if:  
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The brakes are applied.  
The clutch pedal is depressed for a few  
seconds or released while a gear is not en‐  
gaged.  
Changing the speed  
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly  
until the desired speed is set.  
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The gear engaged is too high for the cur‐  
rent speed.  
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the  
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the  
road is clear.  
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MDM is activated or DSC is deactivated.  
DSC is actively controlling stability.  
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed to  
the point of resistance, the desired speed  
increases or decreases by approx.  
1 mph/1 km/h.  
Maintaining, storing, and changing the  
speed  
Hints  
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Each time the rocker switch is pressed  
past the point of resistance, the desired  
speed increases or decreases by a maxi‐  
mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.  
Adjusting the desired speed  
Modify desired speed to road conditions  
and be ready to brake at all times; otherwise,  
there is the risk of an accident.◀  
The maximum speed that can be set de‐  
pends on the vehicle.  
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Pressing the rocker switch to the resist‐  
ance point and holding it accelerates or de‐  
celerates the vehicle without requiring  
pressure on the accelerator pedal.  
Maintaining/storing the speed  
Press button.  
Or:  
After the rocker switch is released, the ve‐  
hicle maintains its final speed. Pressing the  
switch beyond the resistance point causes  
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.  
Resuming the desired speed  
Press button.  
The stored speed is reached and maintained.  
Displays in the instrument cluster  
Indicator lamp  
Press the rocker switch while the system is in‐  
terrupted.  
When the system is switched on, the current  
speed is maintained and stored as the desired  
speed.  
Depending on how the vehicle is equip‐  
ped, the indicator lamp in the instru‐  
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ment cluster indicates whether the system is  
switched on.  
An acoustic warning is first given:  
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By the front sensors and the two rear cor‐  
ner sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm.  
Desired speed  
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By the rear middle sensors at approx.  
5 ft/1.50 m.  
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The marking lights up green:  
the system is active.  
To ensure full functionality:  
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Do not cover sensors, e.g., with stickers,  
bicycle racks.  
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The marking lights up or‐  
ange: the system has been  
interrupted.  
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Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.  
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The marking does not light up: the system  
is switched off.  
When using high-pressure washers, do not  
spray the sensors for long periods and  
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.  
Brief status display  
Hints  
Selected desired speed.  
Personal responsibility  
Even an active system does not relieve  
the driver from personal responsibility while  
driving.  
If --- appears briefly on the display for Check  
Control messages, it is possible that the sys‐  
tem requirements are currently not ready for  
operations.  
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot  
independently react to all traffic situations.  
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe  
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and  
react when needed - risk of accident.◀  
Displays in the Head-up Display  
Some system information can also be dis‐  
played in the Head-up Display.  
Avoid driving fast with PDC  
Avoid approaching an object too fast.  
PDC Park Distance Control  
Avoid driving off fast while PDC is not yet ac‐  
tive.  
The concept  
For technical reasons, the system may other‐  
wise be too late in issuing a warning.◀  
PDC is a support when parking. When you  
slowly approach an object in the rear - or also  
in the front of the vehicle if the feature is availa‐  
ble - then the object is reported through:  
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Signal tones.  
Visual display.  
General information  
Ultrasound sensors in the bumpers measure  
the distances from objects.  
The maneuvering range, depending on the ob‐  
stacle and environmental conditions, is approx.  
6 ft/2 m.  
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The shorter the distance to the object, the  
shorter the intervals.  
Overview  
With front PDC: button in vehicle  
If the distance to a detected object is less than  
approx. 10 in/25 cm, a continuous tone is  
sounded.  
With front PDC: if objects are located both in  
front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating  
continuous signal is sounded.  
Volume  
The volume of the PDC signal tone can be ad‐  
justed similar to the sound and volume set‐  
tings of the radio.  
PDC Park Distance Control  
Settings are stored for the profile currently in  
use.  
Switching on/off  
Visual warning  
Switching on automatically  
With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐  
tion P R.  
The approach of the vehicle to an object can  
be shown on the Control Display. Objects that  
are farther away are already displayed on the  
Control Display before a signal sounds.  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
A display appears as soon as Park Distance  
Control (PDC) is activated.  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
The range of the sensors is represented in the  
colors green, yellow and red.  
Switch the system back on if needed.  
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐  
played, the reel can be made to PDC:  
With front PDC: switching on/off  
manually  
"Rear view camera"  
Press button.  
System limits  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
Ultrasonic measuring might not function under  
the following circumstances:  
Display  
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For small children and animals.  
For persons with certain clothing, e.g.  
coats.  
Signal tones  
When approaching an object, an intermittent  
sound indicates the position of the object. E. g.  
if an object is detected to the left rear of the  
vehicle, a signal tone sounds from the left rear  
speaker.  
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With external interference of the ultra‐  
sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud  
machines.  
When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐  
aged or out of position.  
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Under certain weather conditions such as  
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐  
treme heat or strong wind.  
ger present, the system is again fully func‐  
tional.  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
With tow bars and trailer couplings of other  
vehicles.  
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With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
With moving objects.  
The range of the sensors is shown as a shaded  
area on the Control Display.  
PDC has failed. Have the system checked.  
To ensure full functionality:  
With elevated, protruding objects such as  
ledges or cargo.  
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With objects with corners and sharp edges.  
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Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.  
With objects with a fine surface structure  
such as fences.  
dimmedDo not put any stickers on sen‐  
sors.  
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For objects with porous surfaces.  
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When using high-pressure washers, do not  
spray the sensors for long periods and  
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.  
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can  
move into the blind area of the sensors before  
or after a continuous tone sounds.  
Surround View  
False warnings  
PDC may issue a warning under the following  
conditions even though there is no obstacle  
within the detection range:  
The concept  
Surround View comprises various camera as‐  
sistance systems that help the driver when  
parking, maneuvering, and at complex exits  
and intersections.  
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In heavy rain.  
When sensors are very dirty or covered  
with ice.  
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Rearview camera, refer to page 124  
Side View, refer to page 127.  
Top View, refer to page 128.  
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When sensors are covered in snow.  
On rough road surfaces.  
On uneven surfaces, such as speed  
bumps.  
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In large buildings with right angles and  
smooth walls, e.g., in underground ga‐  
rages.  
Rearview camera  
The concept  
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In automatic car washes.  
Through heavy pollution.  
The rearview camera provides assistance in  
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area  
behind the vehicle is shown on the Control  
Display.  
Due to other ultrasound sources, e.g.,  
sweeping machines, high pressure steam  
cleaners or neon lights.  
The malfunction is signaled by a continu‐  
ous tone alternating between the front and  
rear speakers. As soon as the malfunction  
due to other ultrasound sources is no lon‐  
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The rearview camera image is displayed if the  
system was switched on via the iDrive.  
Hints  
Check the traffic situation as well  
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐  
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐  
dent could result from road users or objects  
that are not lidtured by the camera.◀  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
Switch the system back on if needed.  
At a glance  
Switching on/off manually  
Button in the vehicle  
Press button.  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
The PDC is shown on the Control Display.  
Switching the view via iDrive  
With PDC activated or Top View switched on:  
"Rear view camera"  
Rearview camera  
The rearview camera image is displayed.  
Display on the Control Display  
Functional requirement  
Camera  
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The rearview camera is switched on.  
The trunk lid is fully closed.  
Activating assistance functions  
More than one assistance function can be ac‐  
tive at the same time.  
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Parking aid lines  
The camera lens is located in the handle of the  
tail gate. The image quality may be impaired by  
dirt.  
"Parking aid lines"  
Lanes and turning radius are indicated.  
Obstacle marking  
▷
Clean the camera lens, refer to page 207.  
"Obstacle marking"  
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.  
Switching on/off  
Switching on automatically  
With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐  
tion P R.  
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Pathway lines  
Obstacle marking  
Obstacle markings can be faded into the image  
of the rearview camera.  
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Pathway lines can be superimposed on the  
image of the rearview camera.  
Their colored margins match the markings of  
the PDC. This simplifies estimation of the dis‐  
tance to the object shown.  
They help you to estimate how much  
space is needed when parking and maneu‐  
vering on level pavement.  
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They are dependent on the current steer‐  
ing angle and are continuously adjusted to  
the steering wheel movements.  
Parking using pathway and turning  
radius lines  
1. Position the vehicle so that the turning ra‐  
dius lines lead to within the limits of the  
parking space.  
Turning circle lines  
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Turning circle lines can only be superim‐  
posed on the rearview camera image to‐  
gether with pathway lines.  
2. Turn the steering wheel to the point where  
the pathway line covers the corresponding  
turning radius line.  
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They show the course of the smallest pos‐  
sible turning radius on a level road.  
Only one turning radius line is displayed af‐  
ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer‐  
tain angle.  
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Hints  
The images from both cameras are shown si‐  
multaneously on the Control Display.  
Brightness  
With the rearview camera switched on:  
Check the traffic situation as well  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐  
hicle on blind driveways and intersections with  
your own eyes. Otherwise, an accident could  
result from road users or objects located out‐  
side the picture area of the Side View cam‐  
eras.◀  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
Contrast  
With the rearview camera switched on:  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
At a glance  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
Button in the vehicle  
System limits  
Detection of objects  
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding  
objects such as ledges may not be detected by  
the system.  
Assistance functions also take into account  
data of the PDC.  
Follow instructions in the PDC chapter, refer to  
page 122.  
Side View  
The objects displayed on the Control Display  
under certain circumstances are closer than  
they appear. Do not estimate the distance from  
the objects on the display.  
Cameras  
Side View  
The concept  
Side View provides an early look at cross traffic  
at blind driveways and intersections. Road  
users concealed by obstacles to the left and  
right of the vehicle can only be detected rela‐  
tively late from the driver's seat. To improve  
visibility, two cameras in the front of the vehi‐  
cle record the traffic situation on each side.  
Two cameras integrated in the bumpers cap‐  
ture the image.  
The two camera lenses are located on the  
sides of the bumper.  
The image quality may be impaired by dirt.  
Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 207.  
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Switching on/off  
System limits  
The cameras lidture a maximum range of  
330 ft/100 m.  
Switching on/off manually  
Press button.  
Top View  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
The concept  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
Top View provides assistance in parking and  
maneuvering. The area around the doors and  
the road area around the vehicle are shown on  
the Control Display for this purpose.  
Switch the system back on if needed.  
Display  
General information  
The traffic area to the left and right is displayed  
on the Control Display.  
The image is lidtured by two cameras  
integrated in the exterior mirrors and by the  
rearview camera.  
The range is at least 7 ft/2 m to the side and  
rear.  
In this way, obstacles up to the height of the  
exterior mirrors are detected early.  
Hints  
Check the traffic situation as well  
Guidelines at the bottom of the image show  
the position of the front of the vehicle.  
Check the traffic situation around the ve‐  
hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐  
dent could result from road users or objects  
that are not lidtured by the camera.◀  
Brightness  
With the Side View switched on:  
Overview  
1.  
"Brightness"  
Button in the vehicle  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
Contrast  
With the Side View switched on:  
1.  
"Contrast"  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
Top View  
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When the distance to an object is small, a red  
bar is shown in front of the vehicle, as it is in  
the PDC display.  
Cameras  
The lenses of the Top View camera are located  
at the bottom in the mirror housings. The im‐  
age quality may be impaired by dirt.  
The display appears as soon as Top View is  
activated.  
Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 207.  
When the image of the rearview camera is dis‐  
played, it is possible to reel to top view:  
Switching on/off  
"Rear view camera"  
Switching on automatically  
With the engine running, engage lever in posi‐  
tion P R.  
Brightness  
With Top View switched on:  
The Top View and PDC images are displayed if  
the system is switched on via iDrive.  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
Automatic deactivation during forward  
travel  
The system switches off when a certain driving  
distance or speed is exceeded.  
Contrast  
With Top View switched on:  
Switch the system back on if needed.  
1.  
Select the symbol.  
2. Turn the controller until the desired setting  
is reached, and press the controller.  
Switching on/off manually  
Press button.  
Displaying the turning radius and  
pathway lines  
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On: the LED lights up.  
Off: the LED goes out.  
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The static, red turning radius line shows  
the space needed to the side of the vehicle  
when the steering wheel is turned all the  
way.  
Top View is displayed.  
Display  
The variable, green pathway line assists  
you in assessing the amount of space ac‐  
tually needed to the side of the vehicle.  
Visual warning  
The approach of the vehicle to an object can  
be shown on the Control Display.  
The lane line depends on the engaged  
gear and the current steering angle. The  
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track line is continuously adjusted for the  
steering wheel movement.  
Hints  
Personal responsibility  
"Parking aid lines"  
Even an active system does not relieve  
the driver from personal responsibility while  
driving.  
Turning circle and pathway lines are displayed.  
System limits  
Top View cannot be used in the following sit‐  
uations:  
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot  
independently react to all traffic situations.  
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe  
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and  
react when needed - risk of accident.◀  
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With a door open.  
With the trunk lid open.  
With an exterior mirror folded in.  
In poor light.  
Changes to the parking space  
Changes to the parking space after it was  
measured are not taken into account by the  
system.  
A Check Control message is displayed in some  
of these situations.  
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐  
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐  
dent.◀  
Parking assistant  
Transporting cargo  
The concept  
Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter  
of the vehicle is not taken into account by the  
system during the parking procedure.  
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐  
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐  
dent.◀  
Curbs  
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐  
cle over or onto curb if need be.  
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐  
lel to the road.  
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐  
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐  
cle may become damaged.◀  
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces  
on both sides of the vehicle.  
An engine that has been switched off by the  
Auto Start Stop function is restarted automati‐  
cally when the parking assistant is activated.  
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐  
sible parking line and takes control of steering  
during the parking procedure.  
When parking, also take note of the visual and  
acoustic information and instructions issued  
by the PDC, the parking assistant and the rear‐  
view camera and react accordingly.  
Requirements  
For measuring parking spaces  
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Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐  
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.  
A component of the parking assistant is the  
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 122.  
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Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐  
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.  
Ultrasound sensors  
Suitable parking space  
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Gap between two objects with a minimum  
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
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Min. length of gap between two objects:  
your vehicle's length plus approx.  
4 ft/1.2 m.  
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Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.  
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking  
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.  
Regarding the parking procedure  
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Doors and trunk lid closed.  
Parking brake released.  
To ensure full functionality:  
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Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.  
When parking in parking spaces on the  
driver's side, the corresponding turn signal  
must be set where applicable.  
When using high-pressure washers, do not  
spray the sensors for long periods and  
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.  
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Do not put stickers over sensors.  
Overview  
Switching on/off  
Button in the vehicle  
Switching on with the button  
Press button.  
The LED lights up.  
The current status of the parking space search  
is indicated on the Control Display.  
Parking assistant is activated automatically.  
Switching on with the reverse gear  
Shift into reverse.  
Parking assistant  
The current status of the parking space search  
is indicated on the Control Display.  
To activate:  
"Parking Assistant"  
Switch off  
The system can be deactivated as follows:  
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Press button.  
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Switch off the ignition.  
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Display on the Control Display  
System activated/deactivated  
Parking using the parking assistant  
Check the traffic situation as well  
Louds noises outside and inside the ve‐  
hicle can drown out the parking assistant's and  
PDC's signals.  
Symbol Meaning  
Gray: the system is not available.  
Check the traffic situation around the vehicle  
with your own eyes; otherwise, there is a dan‐  
ger of an accident.◀  
White: the system is available but  
not activated.  
The system is activated.  
1. Switch on the parking assistant and acti‐  
vate it if needed.  
The status of the parking space search is  
indicated on the Control Display.  
System status  
2. Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐  
play.  
The best possible parking position will  
come after gear change on the stationary  
vehicle - wait for the automatic steering  
wheel move.  
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐  
cated on the Control Display.  
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Colored symbols, see arrows, on the side  
of the vehicle illustrated. Parking assistant  
is activated and search for parking space  
active.  
3. Adjust the parking position yourself if  
needed.  
Interrupting manually  
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any  
time:  
Control Display shows suitable parking  
spaces at the edge of the road next to the  
vehicle symbol. When the parking assistant  
is active, suitable parking spaces are high‐  
lighted.  
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"Parking Assistant" Select the symbol  
on the Control Display.  
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Press button.  
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The parking procedure is ac‐  
tive. Steering control has  
been taken over by system.  
Interrupting automatically  
The system is interrupted automatically in the  
following situations:  
Parking space search is always active  
whenever the vehicle is moving forward  
slow and straight, even if the system is de‐  
activated. When the system is deactivated,  
the displays on the Control Display are  
shown in gray.  
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If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if  
he takes over steering.  
If a gear is selected that does not match  
the instruction on the Control Display.  
If the vehicle speed exceeds approx.  
6 mph/10 km/h.  
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Possible on snow-covered or slippery road  
surfaces.  
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On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel  
roads.  
When there are obstacles that are hard to  
overcome, such as curbs.  
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On slippery ground.  
On steep uphill or downhill grades.  
When there are obstacles that suddenly  
arise.  
With accumulations of leaves/snow in the  
parking space.  
If the Park Distance Control PDC displays  
clearances that are too small.  
Limits of ultrasonic measurement  
Ultrasonic measuring might not function under  
the following circumstances:  
If a maximum number of parking attempts  
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.  
If a turn signal has been actuated contrary  
to the desired side for parking.  
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For small children and animals.  
For persons with certain clothing, e.g.  
coats.  
When switching to another function on the  
Control Display.  
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With external interference of the ultra‐  
sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud  
machines.  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
Flashing display on the selector lever  
of the double clutch transmission  
The actually engaged transmission position  
can deviate from the selector lever position in  
some situations after function interruption.  
The display in the selector lever flashes.  
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When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐  
aged or out of position.  
Under certain weather conditions such as  
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐  
treme heat or strong wind.  
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With tow bars and trailer couplings of other  
vehicles.  
Observe the display in the instrument cluster,  
refer to page 72, in these cases.  
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With thin or wedge-shaped objects.  
With moving objects.  
Resume  
With elevated, protruding objects such as  
ledges or cargo.  
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐  
tinued if needed.  
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With objects with corners and sharp edges.  
Follow the instructions on the Control Display  
to do this.  
With objects with a fine surface structure  
such as fences.  
System limits  
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For objects with porous surfaces.  
Low objects already displayed, e.g., curbs, can  
move into the blind area of the sensors before  
or after a continuous tone sounds.  
No parking assistance  
The parking assistant does not offer assis‐  
tance in the following situations:  
The parking assistant may identify parking  
spaces that are not suitable for parking.  
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In tight curves.  
Functional limitations  
The system may not be fully functional in the  
following situations:  
Malfunction  
A Check Control message is displayed.  
The parking assistant failed. Have the system  
checked.  
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Climate control  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
Automatic climate control  
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Temperature, left  
AUTO program  
10 Air distribution, right  
11 Air flow, AUTO intensity  
12 Air distribution, left  
Display  
13 Rear window defroster  
Maximum cooling  
Temperature, right  
Seat heating, rightꢀꢁ52  
Cooling function  
14 Interior temperature sensor — always keep  
clear  
15 Defrosts windows and removes condensa‐  
tion  
Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐  
lated-air mode  
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Intensity of the AUTO program  
Hints  
With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐  
matic intensity control can be changed.  
Sufficient ventilation  
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐  
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐  
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐  
culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in  
the interior continuously deteriorates and win‐  
dow condensation increases.◀  
Press the left or right side of the but‐  
ton: decrease or increase the inten‐  
sity.  
The selected intensity is shown on the display  
of the automatic climate control.  
Climate control functions in detail  
Temperature  
Maximum cooling  
Press button.  
The system is set to the lowest tem‐  
perature, optimum air flow and air circulation  
mode.  
Turn the ring to set the desired  
temperature.  
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐  
gion. The vents need to be open for this.  
The automatic climate control reaches this  
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed  
by increasing the cooling or heating output,  
and then keeps it constant.  
The function is available above an external  
temperature of approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the  
engine running.  
Adjust air flow with the program active.  
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐  
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐  
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐  
just the set temperature.  
Cooling function  
The car's interior can only be cooled with the  
engine running.  
AUTO program  
Press button.  
Press button.  
The air will be cooled and dehumidi‐  
fied and, depending on the temperature set‐  
ting, warmed again.  
Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐  
ture are controlled automatically.  
Depending on the weather, the windshield and  
side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐  
gine is started.  
Depending on the selected temperature,  
AUTO intensity program and outside influen‐  
ces, the air is directed to the windshield, side  
windows, upper body, and into the footwell.  
The cooling function is switched on automati‐  
cally with the AUTO program.  
The cooling function, refer to page 135, is  
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐  
gram.  
When using the automatic climate control,  
condensation water, refer to page 158, devel‐  
ops that exits underneath the vehicle.  
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐  
trols the program so as to prevent window  
condensation as much as possible.  
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If the windows are fogged over, press the  
AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐  
sor.  
Automatic recirculated-air control/  
recirculated-air mode  
You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐  
tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐  
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The  
system then recirculates the air currently  
within the vehicle.  
Air flow, manual  
To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐  
gram first.  
Press button repeatedly to select an  
operating mode:  
Press the left or right side of the but‐  
ton: decrease or increase air flow.  
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LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.  
The selected air flow is shown on the display of  
the automatic climate control.  
Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air  
control: a sensor detects pollutants in the  
outside air and shuts off automatically.  
The air flow of the automatic climate control  
may be reduced automatically to save battery  
power.  
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Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the  
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐  
manently blocked.  
Rear window defroster  
Press button.  
Recirculated air mode switches off automati‐  
cally at low external temperatures after a cer‐  
tain amount of time in order to avoid window  
fogging.  
The rear window defroster switches  
off automatically after a certain period of time.  
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the  
recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO  
button to utilize the condensation sensor.  
Make sure that air can flow to the windshield.  
Defrosts windows and removes  
condensation  
Press button.  
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐  
moved from the windshield and the front side  
windows.  
Sufficient ventilation  
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐  
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐  
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐  
culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in  
the interior continuously deteriorates and win‐  
dow condensation increases.◀  
For this purpose, point the side vents onto the  
side windows as needed.  
Adjust air flow with the program active.  
If the windows are fogged over, you can also  
switch on the cooling function or press the  
AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐  
sor.  
Manual air distribution  
Press button repeatedly to select a  
program:  
Switching the system on/off  
Switch off  
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Upper body region.  
Upper body region and footwell.  
Footwell.  
Press the left button for the minimum  
speed.  
Windows and footwell: driver's side only.  
Windows, upper body region and footwell:  
driver's side only.  
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Switching on  
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Draft-free ventilation:  
Press any button except  
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.  
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Rear window defroster.  
Seat heating.  
Ventilation in the rear  
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter  
In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐  
crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,  
pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.  
This filter should be replaced during scheduled  
maintenance, refer to page 188, of your vehi‐  
cle.  
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Thumbwheel for continuous opening and  
closing of the vents, arrow 1.  
Ventilation  
Thumbwheel to vary the temperature, ar‐  
row 2.  
Front ventilation  
Toward blue: colder.  
Toward red: warmer.  
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Lever for changing the air flow direction,  
arrow 3.  
Parked-car ventilation  
The concept  
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Lever for changing the air flow direction,  
arrow 1.  
The parked-car ventilation ventilates the vehi‐  
cle interior and lowers its temperature, if  
needed.  
Thumbwheels for opening and closing the  
vents continuously, arrows 2.  
The system can be switched on and off at any  
external temperature, either directly or by us‐  
ing two preset reel-on times. It remains  
switched on for 30 minutes.  
Thumbwheel to vary the temperature in  
the upper body region, arrow 3.  
Toward blue: colder.  
Toward red: warmer.  
Open the vents to allow air to flow out.  
The set interior temperature for the driver  
and passenger are not changed.  
Switching on/off directly  
On the Control Display:  
Adjusting the ventilation  
1. "Settings"  
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Ventilation for cooling:  
2. "Climate"  
Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's  
interior is too hot.  
3. "Activate comf. ventilation"  
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The symbol on the automatic climate con‐  
trol flashes if the system is switched on.  
Preselecting the reel-on time  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Climate"  
3. "Timer 1:" or "Timer 2:"  
4. Set the desired time.  
Activating the reel-on time  
On the Control Display:  
1. "Settings"  
2. "Climate"  
3. "Activate timer 1" or "Activate timer 2"  
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐  
trol lights up when the reel-on time is acti‐  
vated.  
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐  
trol flashes when the system has been  
switched on.  
The system will only be switched on within the  
next 24 hours. After that, it needs to be reacti‐  
vated.  
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Compatibility  
Controls  
Interior equipment  
Vehicle features and options  
If this symbol is printed on the packag‐  
ing or in the instructions of the system  
to be controlled, the system is gener‐  
ally compatible with the universal garage door  
opener.  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
If you have any questions, please contact:  
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Your service center.  
www.homelink.com on the Internet.  
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex  
Corporation.  
Universal Integrated Remote  
Control  
Control elements on the interior  
rearview mirror  
The concept  
The universal garage door opener can operate  
up to 3 functions of remote-controlled sys‐  
tems such as garage door drives or lighting  
systems. The universal garage door opener re‐  
places up to 3 different hand-held transmitters.  
To operate the remote control, the buttons on  
the interior rearview mirror must be program‐  
med with the desired functions. The hand-held  
transmitter for the particular system is required  
in order to program the remote control.  
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LED, arrow 1.  
Buttons, arrow 2.  
During programming  
The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re‐  
quired for programming.  
During programming and before activat‐  
ing a device using the universal garage door  
opener, ensure that there are no people, ani‐  
mals or objects in the area of the remote-con‐  
trolled device; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐  
jury or damage.  
Programming  
General information  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Initial setup:  
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-  
held transmitter.◀  
Press and hold the left and right button on  
the interior rearview mirror simultaneously  
for approximately 20 seconds until the LED  
on the interior rearview mirror flashes. This  
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored  
functions for the sake of security.  
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erases all programming of the buttons on  
the interior rearview mirror.  
rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then  
stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system  
features an alternating-code system. Flashing  
and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐  
peat for approximately 20 seconds.  
3. Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐  
tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to  
8 cm away from the buttons of the interior  
rearview mirror. The required distance de‐  
pends on the manual transmitter.  
For systems with an alternating-code system,  
the universal garage door opener and the sys‐  
tem also have to be synchronized.  
4. Simultaneously press and hold the button  
of the desired function on the hand-held  
transmitter and the button to be program‐  
med on the interior rearview mirror. The  
LED on the interior rearview mirror will be‐  
gin flashing slowly.  
Please read the operating manual to find out  
how to synchronize the system.  
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec‐  
ond person.  
To synchronize:  
5. Release both buttons as soon as the LED  
flashes more rapidly. The LED flashing  
faster indicates that the button on the inte‐  
rior rearview mirror has been programmed.  
1. Park the vehicle within range of the re‐  
mote-controlled system.  
2. Program the relevant button on the interior  
rearview mirror as described.  
If the LED does not flash faster after at  
least 60 seconds, change the distance be‐  
tween the interior rearview mirror and the  
hand-held transmitter and repeat the step.  
Several more attempts at different distan‐  
ces may be necessary. Wait at least  
15 seconds between attempts.  
3. Locate and press the synchronizing button  
on the system being programmed. You  
have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.  
4. Hold down the programmed button on the  
interior rearview mirror for approximately  
3 seconds and then release it. If necessary,  
repeat this step up to three times in order  
to finish synchronization. Once synchroni‐  
zation is complete, the programmed func‐  
tion will be carried out.  
Canada: if programming with the hand-  
held transmitter was interrupted, hold  
down the interior rearview mirror button  
and repeatedly press and release the  
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐  
onds.  
Reprogramming individual buttons  
6. To program other functions on other but‐  
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.  
1. Switch on the ignition.  
2. Press and hold the interior rearview mirror  
button to be programmed.  
The systems can be controlled using the inte‐  
rior rearview mirror buttons.  
3. As soon as the interior rearview mirror LED  
starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held  
transmitter for the system to be controlled  
approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the  
buttons of the interior rearview mirror. The  
required distance depends on the manual  
transmitter.  
Special feature of the alternating-  
code wireless system  
If you are unable to operate the system after  
repeated programming, please check if the  
system to be controlled features an alternat‐  
ing-code system.  
Read the system's operating manual, or press  
the programmed button on the interior rear‐  
view mirror longer. If the LED on the interior  
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4. Likewise, press and hold the button of the  
desired function on the hand-held trans‐  
mitter.  
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes  
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The  
functions cannot be deleted individually.  
5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐  
rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐  
idly. The LED flashing faster indicates that  
the button on the interior rearview mirror  
has been programmed. The system can  
then be controlled by the button on the in‐  
terior rearview mirror.  
Digital compass  
Overview  
If the LED does not flash faster after at  
least 60 seconds, change the distance and  
repeat the step. Several more attempts at  
different distances may be necessary. Wait  
at least 15 seconds between attempts.  
Canada: if programming with the hand-  
held transmitter was interrupted, hold  
down the interior rearview mirror button  
and repeatedly press and release the  
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐  
onds.  
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Control button  
Mirror display  
Mirror display  
Controls  
The point of the compass is displayed in the  
mirror when driving straight.  
Before operation  
Before operating a system using the uni‐  
versal garage door opener, ensure that there  
are no people, animals, or objects within the  
range of movement of the remote-controlled  
system; otherwise, there is a risk of injury or  
damage.  
Operating concept  
Various functions can be called up by pressing  
the control button with a pointed object, such  
as the tip of a ballpoint pen or similar object.  
The following setting options are displayed in  
succession, depending on how long the con‐  
trol button is pressed:  
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-  
held transmitter.◀  
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Pressed briefly: turns display on/off.  
3 to 6 seconds: compass zone setting.  
6 to 9 seconds: compass calibration.  
The system, such as the garage door, can be  
operated using the button on the interior rear‐  
view mirror while the engine is running or when  
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down  
the button within receiving range of the system  
until the function is activated. The interior rear‐  
view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig‐  
nal is being transmitted.  
9 to 12 seconds: left/right-hand steering  
setting.  
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12 to 15 seconds: language setting.  
Setting the compass zones  
Sets the particular compass zones on the vehi‐  
cle so that the compass operates correctly; re‐  
fer to World map with compass zones.  
Deleting stored functions  
Press and hold the left and right button on the  
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐  
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World map with magnetic zones  
Procedure  
Procedure  
1. Press and hold the control button for ap‐  
prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of the  
set compass zone appears in the mirror.  
1. Make sure that there are no large metallic  
objects or overhead power lines near the  
vehicle and that there is sufficient room to  
drive around in a circle.  
2. To change the zone setting, press the con‐  
trol button quickly and repeatedly until the  
number of the compass zone that corre‐  
sponds with your location appears in the  
mirror.  
2. Set the currently applicable compass zone.  
3. Press and hold the control button for ap‐  
prox. 6 to 7 seconds so that "C" appears  
on the display. Next, drive in a complete  
circle at least once at a speed of no more  
than 4 mph/7 km/h. If calibration is suc‐  
cessful, the "C" is replaced by the points of  
the compass.  
The set zone is stored automatically. The com‐  
pass is ready for use again after approximately  
10 seconds.  
Calibrating the digital compass  
The digital compass must be calibrated in the  
event of the following:  
Left/right-hand steering  
The digital compass is already set for right or  
left-hand steering at the factory.  
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The wrong compass point is displayed.  
The point of the compass displayed does  
not change despite changing the direction  
of travel.  
Setting the language  
Press and hold the control button for approx.  
12 to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control  
button again to reel between English "E" and  
German "O".  
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Not all points of the compass are dis‐  
played.  
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Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐  
mately 10 seconds.  
Replace the cover after use  
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after  
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter  
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀  
Sun visor  
Glare shield  
Fold the sun visor down or up.  
Vanity mirror  
A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐  
hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the  
mirror lighting switches on.  
The lighter is located next to the ashtray.  
Push in the lighter.  
Ashtray/cigarette lighter  
The lighter can be removed as  
soon as it pops back out.  
Ashtray  
Opening  
Connecting electrical  
devices  
Hints  
Do not connect charging devices to the  
12 volt socket in the vehicle  
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐  
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as  
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an  
increased power consumption.◀  
Raise cover.  
Emptying  
Take out the insert.  
Replace the cover after use  
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after  
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter  
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀  
Lighter  
Danger of burns  
Only hold the hot lighter by its knob; oth‐  
erwise, there is a danger of getting burned.  
Sockets  
Switch off the ignition and take the remote  
control with you when leaving the vehicle so  
that children cannot use the lighter and burn  
themselves.◀  
General information  
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for  
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐  
ning or when the ignition is switched on.  
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In the trunk  
The total load of all sockets must not exceed  
140 watts at 12 volts.  
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable  
connectors.  
Front center console  
The socket is located on the left side in the  
trunk.  
USB interface for data  
transfer  
Raise the lid and remove the cover or cigarette  
lighter.  
The concept  
Connection for importing and exporting data  
on USB devices, e.g.:  
Rear center console  
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Personal Profile settings, refer to page 35.  
Music collection.  
Importing Trips.  
Hints  
Observe the following when connecting:  
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Do not use force when plugging the con‐  
nector into the USB interface.  
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Do not connect devices such as fans or  
lights to the USB interface.  
Remove the cover.  
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Do not connect USB hard drives.  
Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐  
ing external devices.  
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cated in or reaches into the area of movement  
of the rear seat backrests. Otherwise, injury or  
damage may result.◀  
Without telephone: overview  
Ensuring the stability of the child seat  
When installing child restraint systems,  
make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐  
tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and  
headrest of the backrest might need to be ad‐  
justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that  
all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise  
the stability of the child seat can be affected,  
and there is an increased risk of injury because  
of unexpected movement of the seat back‐  
rest.◀  
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐  
partment.  
With telephone: overview  
Opening  
1. Pull the corresponding lever in the cargo  
area to release the rear seat backrest.  
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐  
rest.  
2. The unlocked backrest moves forward  
slightly.  
Through-loading system  
The concept  
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding  
down the rear seat backrest.  
The rear seat backrest is divided into two parts  
at a ratio of 60 to 40.  
The sides can be folded down separately or to‐  
gether.  
Hints  
3. Fold backrest forward.  
Danger of jamming  
Before folding down the rear seat back‐  
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the  
backrests is clear. Ensure that no one is lo‐  
Closing  
Return the rear seat backrest to the upright  
seating position and engage it.  
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Ensure that the lock is securely engaged  
Make sure that the lock engages prop‐  
erly when folding back, otherwise transported  
cargo could enter the car's interior during brak‐  
ing or evasive maneuvers and endanger the  
vehicle's occupants.◀  
To secure cargo, refer to page 161, with nets  
or draw straps, the cargo area is fitted with  
lashing eyes.  
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Storage compartments  
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Compartments in the doors, refer to  
page 148.  
Vehicle features and options  
This chapter describes all standard, country-  
specific and optional features offered with the  
series. It also describes features that are not  
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to  
the selected options or country versions. This  
also applies to safety-related functions and  
systems. The respectively applicable country  
provisions must be observed when using the  
respective features and systems.  
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Nets on the backrests of the front seats.  
Glove compartment  
Front passenger side  
Note  
Close the glove compartment again im‐  
mediately  
Hints  
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐  
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐  
cur during accidents.◀  
No loose objects in the car's interior  
Do not stow any objects in the car's inte‐  
rior without securing them; otherwise, they  
may present a danger to occupants e.g., during  
braking and evasive maneuvers.◀  
Opening  
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐  
board  
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.  
The mat materials could damage the dash‐  
board.◀  
Storage compartments  
The following storage compartments are avail‐  
able in the vehicle interior:  
Pull the handle.  
The light in the glove compartment switches  
on.  
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Glove compartment on the front passenger  
side, refer to page 147.  
Closing  
Fold cover closed.  
Glove compartment on the driver's side,  
refer to page 148.  
Locking  
Without Smoker's package: Front storage  
compartment, in front of the cupholders,  
refer to page 148.  
The glove compartment can be locked with an  
integrated key to separately secure the trunk  
lid, refer to page 41, e.g.  
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Storage compartment in the front center  
armrest, refer to page 148.  
This prevents access to the glove compart‐  
ment and to the trunk.  
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After the glove compartment is locked, the re‐  
mote control can be handed over, such as at a  
hotel, without the integrated key.  
Compartments in the doors  
Do not stow any breakable objects  
Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.  
glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is  
an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐  
cident.◀  
Driver's side  
Note  
Close the glove compartment again im‐  
mediately  
Center armrest  
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐  
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐  
cur during accidents.◀  
Front  
A storage compartment is located in the center  
armrest between the front seats.  
Opening  
Opening  
Pull the handle.  
Fold the center armrest up.  
Closing  
Fold cover closed.  
Repositioning  
Center armrest can be pushed forwards or  
backwards. It engages in the end positions.  
Front storage compartment  
Connection for an external audio  
device  
An external audio device, e.g.,  
an MP3 player, can be con‐  
nected via the AUX-IN port or  
the USB audio interface in the  
center armrest.  
Raise the lid to open it.  
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Cupholders  
Storage compartments in the  
cargo area  
Hints  
Storage compartment  
Shatter-proof containers and no hot  
drinks  
A storage compartment is located on the left  
side.  
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do  
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is  
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀  
Located on the right side is a storage compart‐  
ment for the onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to  
page 190, and first aid kit, refer to page 199.  
Unsuitable containers  
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐  
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in  
damage.◀  
Net  
Small objects can be stowed in the net on the  
left side.  
Front  
Multi-function hook  
A multi-function hook is located on each side  
of the trunk.  
Clothes hooks  
The multi-function hooks can be loaded up to  
a max. of 8.8 lbs/4 kg.  
Do not obstruct view  
When suspending clothing from the  
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐  
er's view.◀  
Lightweight objects only  
Only hang lightweight objects, e.g. shop‐  
ping bags, from the multifunction hooks. Oth‐  
erwise, there is a danger of objects flying about  
during braking and evasive maneuvers.  
No heavy objects  
Do not hang heavy objects from the  
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger  
to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐  
neuvers.◀  
Only transport heavy luggage in the trunk if it  
has been appropriately secured.◀  
Retaining strap  
A retaining strap is available on the right side  
trim for fastening small objects.  
The clothes hooks are located in the grab han‐  
dles in the rear.  
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Lashing eyes in the cargo area  
To secure the cargo, refer to page 161, there  
are four lashing eyes in the cargo area.  
Floor net  
The floor net can also be used to Secure the  
load, refer to page 161, and to store small  
parts.  
Storage compartment under the cargo  
floor panel  
Maximum load  
To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not  
exceed a maximum permitted load of 44 lbs/  
20 kg in the storage compartment under the  
cargo floor panel.◀  
Raise the cargo floor panel, arrow 1, and latch  
at top, if needed, arrow 2.  
Partitioning the compartment  
The compartment can be divided using an at‐  
tachable partition.  
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